Glossary / Engine

jump pack

10 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A jump pack is a small, battery-powered device you can keep in your car. When the main battery dies, it gives a quick burst of power to start the engine.

Technical Definition

A jump pack is a portable battery system that provides enough power to start a vehicle’s engine when the main battery is dead. It typically contains a rechargeable battery, an inverter, and cables to connect to the car’s starter circuit.

Hear It Discussed

"...he just finds a jump pack that they use for the tractor mower occasionally. And it just manages to jump this lude into life."
Beckham's Prelude Smith and Sniff 30:26

"They're like, we'll just fire it up, stick a jump. And I was like, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, we need to make sure we maybe, you know, disconnect or take the plugs out so we can he can get..."
What is the Best Genre of Cars? | The Car Podcast #85 The Car Podcast with Chris Harris & Friends 23:07

"Jumper cables are nice, or a jump pack. I don't know if a tire inflator is going to help you..."
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - May 16, 2026 - Hour 1 Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 17:07