A word of caution for all my good friends;here....

[warthog]

BE CAREFUL GOING OUTSIDE!!!...that sub-zero wind can play a bad game with your lungs...:angry:I have been walking out in it without my yap covered;now I am afraid I got either bronchitis,or that big P-word...Having asthma;I am susceptible to both of them...for an added dose of enjoyment;my wife told me this morning that my neighbor needs his van jumped...AGAIN......He is house-bound;has a cleaning lady come in once a week-she goes to use his van...NADA;in this weather...The kicker??His van has less than 8,000 miles on it-has had it in the shop TWICE-"Nothin wrong"...SO:Every other week ;or thereabouts,I have to jump his van-AND drive it some miles-OF course;he insists with the heater off;to charge the battery-IN THIS WEATHER???Im already sick-that aint happening right now....that cleaning lady insists she doesnt know how to jump a vehicle with HER car-WELL THEN:I would be HAPPY to show her-in warmer weather;of course...

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

You don't need to end up in the hospital! Prayers on the way!

 

[Randy Cosner]

Have your neighbor get a trickle charger for his battery. It will keep it charged without over charging the battery.

 

[Pete in MI]

having been stationed with the military in the U.P. for about 8 years I know about windchill and being sure one is properly layered in clothing as well as keeping a scarf over ones mouth to keep from sucking in super cool air. Having had pnuemonia as well I know not to tempt going out without a scarf with me just in case.

Will pray you recover quickly Steve.

 

[Paul(NWO)]

you need to have a Volt-Ohm meter though. Start the vehicle and put the red lead of the meter on the red lead of the battery. Put the black lead of the meter on the black lead of the battery. Run the vehicle at about a high idle. The meter needs to be set for more than 12 volts DC. They usually have a 20 volt DC range. It should read at least 13 volts but not more than 15 volts. You can get a cheap one from RadioScam or WallyWorld. AutoScam or AdvanceScam (same parts, different box) will test your charging system and battery for free. Hope you get a clerk that has enough of an IQ to tie their own shoes. No battery over a year old can be expected to hold a charge in sub-zero weather for a week. Steve, no mask. What were you thinking?
May God bless all,
Paul(NWO)

 

[MI$$OURI BETTY]

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