Have you ever had to push-start a vehicle?

[Chazmatazz269]

If you’ve been around a while and haven’t always had the best fortune with vehicles, you’ve probably had to push-start a vehicle or two. I’ve had to do that lots of times! Motorcycles are easy, but there are some tricks to push-starting a passenger vehicle; especially if you’re on your own! Have you ever had the privilege of push-starting a vehicle?

[exitseven]

yes, i had a Renault R-10 that never wanted to start if the temp got below 32 degrees. I would crank it until the battery ran down and then I would push it up and down the street until it started.

The Beater

[Chazmatazz269]

Builds character! haha!

[exitseven]

and quads too.

[Chazmatazz269]

Hahahaha! Indeed!

[WindAtMyBack]

Many times. Or just roll it down a hill. I knew someone with a driveway on a hill and he always started his car that way. It's easier to do in reverse since it's a lower gear.

By the way, I had a friend from Serbia tell me that if I'm ever in Serbia and need a push start, don't ask someone to "push my car". He said in Serbian it sounds like you're asking for a blow job.

[Paul09]

Yes a few times, once a motorcycle. I've had help from strangers twice when I was alone. Once I just rolled down a hill to jump start it. The beauty of manual cars. Can't do that with automatic cars lol.

[msc545]

I've done this many times particularly as a teenager. It's never pleasant.

[Chazmatazz269]

I grew up in a state with rugged winters. So i’ve seen some pretty bad push-start scenarios myself.

[LiamJHayden]

Yes. An old Jeep. PITA even with two people, but by myself on level ground it was a nightmare.

[Guardian45]

Yup. I can't tell how many vehicles I've push-started in winter.

[SnowedIn]

I have indeed. Hate it every time.

[Chazmatazz269]

I actually preferred push starting motorcycles with kick starters. Otherwise it was a b*tch! Ell oh ell! I got good at it though.

[SnowedIn]

That's interesting! I only ever did it with cars that were being snarky.

[Redstang88]

Yeah a few. Been a while though

[Chazmatazz269]

That’s a nice feeling, right? Outgrowing the “fixer upper” vehicles and constant mechanical problems and repairs. First time i bought a vehicle with a warranty a grinned all the way home!

[DJB72]

Only had one vehicle I didn't need to so far

[dudeinohio]

Yes I have