BOOST Mode for Extremely Low Batteries
The built-in BOOST function is intended for situations where a vehicle battery has become so deeply discharged that the jump starter’s normal battery-detection circuitry has difficulty recognizing it.
BOOST mode can provide starting assistance under these extremely low-voltage conditions, but it should be used only according to the supplied instructions.
If your vehicle clicks rapidly when you attempt to start it, low available battery voltage is one possible cause. Battery-terminal corrosion, loose connections and excessive resistance can create similar symptoms, so recurring starting trouble deserves proper diagnosis rather than an increasingly intimate relationship with your jump starter.
Designed for Hot and Cold Weather Emergencies
The jump starter has a stated operating temperature range from approximately -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C).
That broad range makes it useful for winter mornings as well as warmer-weather road trips.
Cold weather is particularly demanding on automotive batteries because available battery output decreases while the engine may require additional cranking current. Keeping a properly charged jump pack in the vehicle provides an independent source of starting assistance when the battery doesn’t cooperate.
Extreme temperatures can still affect lithium battery performance, so follow the manufacturer’s storage recommendations and avoid prolonged exposure to excessive heat.
Built-In 160 PSI Tire Air Compressor
A jump starter is useful when the battery dies. An air compressor is useful considerably more often.
The integrated 160 PSI tire inflator can add air to compatible:
- Car tires
- SUV tires
- Pickup tires
- Motorcycle tires
- Bicycle tires
- Sports balls
- Other compatible inflatable equipment
Set the desired pressure using the controls and allow the compressor to inflate to the selected target.
The compressor’s maximum 160 PSI capability should not be confused with the correct pressure for your tires. Always inflate vehicle tires according to the pressure specified on the vehicle’s tire-information placard or owner’s manual—not the maximum pressure printed on the tire and definitely not 160 PSI unless you’re trying to turn tire maintenance into a news event.
Automatic Tire Inflation Shutoff
The compressor includes preset pressure control and automatic shutoff.
Enter the desired pressure before inflation and the compressor automatically stops after reaching the selected target.
This makes routine tire-pressure adjustment easier and helps reduce accidental over-inflation.
Pressure information can be displayed using three selectable measurement units:
- PSI
- BAR
- KPA
A clear LCD screen provides pressure information during operation.
65W USB-C PD Fast Charging
One of this model’s standout features is 65W USB-C Power Delivery fast charging.
Instead of providing only basic low-output USB charging, the jump starter can function as a higher-powered portable battery bank for compatible electronics.
Potential applications include:
- Smartphones
- Tablets
- USB-C accessories
- Cameras
- Compatible laptops
- Other USB-C PD devices
Actual charging power depends on the connected device, cable, battery state and supported USB Power Delivery profile.
The USB-C connection can also be used to recharge the jump starter itself, allowing faster charging than many conventional low-power jump packs when used with compatible charging equipment.
Useful Beyond Roadside Emergencies
The combination of 12V jump starting, compressed air and 65W USB-C power makes this unit useful for considerably more than a dead battery.
On a family road trip, the compressor can correct a low tire without searching for a functioning gas-station air pump.
For motorcycle trips, the same compact device can provide starting assistance, tire-pressure adjustment and USB power.
When camping, the power-bank functionality provides portable energy for compatible phones, tablets and other electronics.
And for daily driving, it can simply remain stored as emergency equipment until needed—which is hopefully somewhere around never.
Smart LCD Display
The integrated LCD display provides important operating information at a glance.
Depending on the selected function, the screen displays information including:
- Remaining battery level
- Tire-pressure information
- Selected pressure unit
- Operating status
- Inflation settings
Having battery status readily available also makes it easier to determine when the jump starter itself needs recharging.
Check its charge periodically rather than discovering six months later that your emergency battery has joined your car battery in solidarity.
Integrated LED Emergency Light
A built-in LED emergency light adds another useful roadside function.
The light can provide illumination when:
- Connecting jump-starting clamps after dark
- Checking a tire
- Inflating a tire at night
- Looking under the hood
- Handling roadside repairs
- Camping or working away from utility power
A dedicated light built directly into the jump starter means one less separate emergency tool to keep charged and locate when something goes wrong.
Multiple Built-In Safety Protections
High-current battery equipment requires protection against connection errors and abnormal operating conditions.
Integrated protection functions include safeguards for:
- Reverse polarity
- Short circuits
- Over-current
- Excessive temperature
- Overcharging
These protections help reduce risk during normal operation but don’t replace correct connection procedures.
Always identify the proper positive and negative terminals or designated remote jump points before connecting the clamps. Some modern vehicles specify particular jump-starting procedures to protect sensitive electrical systems.
A Jump Starter Doesn’t Diagnose a Dead Battery
Portable jump packs are excellent emergency tools, but needing one repeatedly usually means it’s time to investigate the vehicle.
A battery can become discharged because of:
- Battery deterioration
- Alternator or charging-system problems
- Loose or corroded battery connections
- Excessive parasitic electrical draw
- Poor engine or chassis grounds
- Extended vehicle storage
If your car battery keeps dying, determine why before simply assuming the battery needs replacement.
Likewise, if the vehicle has power but won’t start, the problem may involve the starter, cables, grounds, relays or other components rather than battery charge alone.
Check Battery Cables and Grounds
A fully charged battery and powerful jump pack can’t completely overcome every poor electrical connection.
Starter motors draw substantial current, so resistance that appears insignificant during a simple voltage check can create a major voltage loss when the starter is engaged.
Our guide to automotive voltage-drop testing explains how to test battery cables, starter circuits and ground connections under electrical load.
This is particularly useful when a vehicle has intermittent slow cranking, clicking or starting problems despite testing with an apparently charged battery.
Key Features
- 8000A peak jump-starting current
- Designed for compatible 12V gasoline vehicles
- BOOST mode for extremely low batteries
- Suitable for cars, SUVs, pickups and motorcycles
- Stated operating range from -4°F to 140°F
- Integrated 160 PSI air compressor
- Automatic inflation shutoff
- Preset tire-pressure control
- PSI pressure display
- BAR pressure display
- KPA pressure display
- Car, motorcycle and bicycle tire inflation
- Sports-ball inflation capability
- 65W USB-C PD fast charging
- Portable power-bank functionality
- Compatible with supported phones, tablets and laptops
- USB-C recharging capability
- Smart LCD display
- Integrated LED emergency light
- Reverse-polarity protection
- Short-circuit protection
- Over-current protection
- Over-temperature protection
- Over-charge protection
- Compact all-in-one roadside design
Jump Starter, Tire Inflator and Power Bank in One
The 8000A Jump Starter with 160 PSI Air Compressor and 65W USB-C Fast Charging combines three functions that make sense together: emergency vehicle starting, portable compressed air and backup electrical power.
The 8000A peak starting specification and BOOST mode provide emergency starting capability for compatible 12V gasoline vehicles, while the automatic 160 PSI compressor can handle routine tire-pressure corrections and roadside inflation. Meanwhile, 65W USB-C PD makes the internal battery considerably more useful when the car is running perfectly but your laptop or phone isn’t.
Keep it properly charged and stored according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and one compact device can replace several separate pieces of emergency equipment.
Hopefully it spends most of its existence sitting quietly in the trunk questioning why you bought it. That’s exactly what you want from roadside emergency equipment.
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