how bad is it to pop start a car ( push the car then relase the clutch in 1st gear to get it started) does this put wear on the clutch? or any other parts? just curious, cause i have done this several times and it doesnt seem to affect anything

 

you'll be fine

 

yea i kno ill be fine if the car is still running in perfect order....just wondering what kind of wear this puts on the car.....
thanks

 

Use 2nd or 3rd gear. Makes it a lot easier.

 

really, 2nd or 3rd gets it started easier? hmmm even from a push from friends or something.
cool learn new info everyday

 

high gears work better for pop starting i thought, in my jeep i used 4th

 

I always use2nd when I push start mine.

 

I'd recommend just getting a new battery

 

or starter

 

well, its cause i was tuning my radio, and it died quickly. noone was around to get me jumped so i just pop started it in the driveway...that was my situation, just wondering what type of wear it could cause

 

I use 4th, 1st would be pretty harsh.

 

If your battery is drained too much, you won't be able to start your car no matter how fast you push it. You don't have power to run the pump, injectors, or the PCM.

 

yea but after he starts it the Alt will take over..and since the starting circuit isnt working, all remaining power will go to the injectors/plugs after the motor has started spinning