I now know how to use a Mighty Mite. Do you know what that is? See picture at left. It acts like a jumper for cars. Works without having to have a 2nd car to jump your car from.
Yesterday morning my van had a hard time starting, but it did start. Same on the way home. I called Don and he said he would show me how to use the Mighty Mite, since he suspected the battery, as it was over 6 years old. I had to take Marisa to her basketball game, and of course we were cutting it close on time. Got back in the car, and nothing happened. So I called Don on the cell speaker, and had him tell me how to jump it. Worked like a charm. Of course Marisa was hopping like a jumping bean about being late, but I got her there on time.
Haven't had to use it since, but I've turned off all nonessential electrical components like overhead lights, radio, even my GPS. *gasp* Of course once the van is started, I can turn those back on, but then before I turn off the engine, have to turn off all those things again.
We are getting a new battery tonight. I am the Pretty Purple Princess, after all. I shouldn't have to be inconvenienced like this. Plus I got my hands all dirty doing the red on red and black on black clampy thingys.
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If you had no plans of buying a new battery, I was going to have to *whack* you.
And look at it this way; next, I expect to see you in a pit crew at the Milwaukee Mile! I bet one of those jumpsuits will look good on you.
I'm impressed. I wouldn't know where to begin if my car broke down.
Nookie: You'd begin by hiking up your skirt. :)
Thank Cod Michael is a mechanic. I don't have to worry about such things.
I'm very proud of you DF.
Indeed, the Pretty Purple Princess should not have to soil her hands with such matters. At least the Mighty thing could be purple.
Good for you DF - I'm sorry that you had to get your hands dirty, however!
Do we have the new battery yet?
I had to go rescue my Sis & BIL yesterday - car wouldn't restart as they were going thru emissions testing... bummer. DD played with nephew in the car while they fiddled with it... still didn't start. (their problem now... not mine any longer, but they'd better return my jumper cables when they're done!)
Don is supposed to be getting a battery tomorrow. Kids have off of school, and he took a day vacation.
At least I get to dry his little sports car in return.
Helio from Dancing With the Stars could use you, I'm sure.
I had to get a new battery a couple of months ago. In my case, I just called AAA. They sent a guy out with diagnostic tools (to make sure it was the battery) and new batteries loaded on his truck.
The whole thing from the time I placed the call to the time I drove away with my battery was about an hour. I even made it to my tennis match on time!
Good job DF! I have a little notecard in my glove box that explains how to use jumper cables *sheepish grin* cause I can never remember. It came in handy when my dh was overseas and my battery died at the school. I looked all smart and everything!
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