Jump starter size by engine
Quick answer
Buy a jump starter its maker rates for your engine size plus 15 percent: at least 2.9L gas for a 2.5L four-cylinder, 6.6L gas for a 5.7L V8 and 7.7L diesel for a 6.7L diesel.
4,000A peak / 8L gas / 7L diesel
Rated by its listing for up to 8.0L gas and 7.0L diesel, which covers most cars and half-ton pickups.
$53.99Check price on Amazon
Gas engines
- Jump starter for a 1.0L motorcycle or small engineabout 61 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 1.5L four-cylinder gasabout 92 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 2.0L four-cylinder gasabout 122 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 2.5L four-cylinder gasabout 153 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 3.0L V6 gasabout 183 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 3.5L V6 gasabout 214 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 3.6L V6 gasabout 220 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 4.0L V6 gasabout 244 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 5.0L V8 gasabout 305 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 5.3L V8 gasabout 323 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 5.7L V8 gasabout 348 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 6.2L V8 gasabout 378 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 6.4L V8 gasabout 391 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 6.8L V10 gasabout 415 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 7.3L V8 gasabout 445 cranking amps at 32 F
Diesel engines
- Jump starter for a 2.0L four-cylinder dieselabout 244 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 3.0L V6 or inline-six dieselabout 366 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 5.0L V8 dieselabout 610 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 6.6L V8 dieselabout 806 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 6.7L dieselabout 818 cranking amps at 32 F
- Jump starter for a 7.3L V8 dieselabout 891 cranking amps at 32 F
Jump starters across the range
Prices change often.
TREKURE Portable Car Battery Jump Starter 4000A 16800mAh Jump Box, Car Battery Jumper...4,000A peak / 8L gas / 6.5L diesel / 16,800mAh$35.99Check price on Amazon- S ZEVZO ET03 Car Jump Starter 4000A Jump Starter Battery Pack for Up to 8.0L Gas and...4,000A peak / 8L gas / 7L diesel$53.99Check price on Amazon
GOOLOO A3 Pro 12V 3000A Portable Car Jump Starter with Air Compressor3,000A peak / air compressor$89.98Check price on Amazon
OXILAM 24000mAh Jump Starter for All Gas & Diesel Engines, 10000A Battery Jumper...10,000A peak / 24,000mAh$149.99Check price on Amazon
8000A 12V/24V Heavy Duty Jump Starter, Portable Battery Jump Box for Gas & Diesel...8,000A peak / 12V/24V$259.99Check price on Amazon
Before you rely on this: Researched from published specifications and verified owner reviews, not hands-on testing. General information, not professional advice; check your vehicle manual.