Posted on 4/28/2022
A jump start is a technique used to restart a car that has a drained battery. You jump-start a car by using jumper cables to connect the car directly to a working car or to an alternate power source. By placing the two batteries in parallel, you can provide enough electricity to start the car and recharge the depleted battery at the same time. A drain on your car's battery can occur if it has not been driven for more than two weeks. Jump-starting a car allows the car owner to repair the battery of their own vehicle, so they can start it themselves. Now that you have a basic understanding of what jump-starting is, let's get down to business. Prep Park the cars close to one another but without touching. The bumpers should be out of contact with each other entirely. Turn off both vehicles completely, including lights, radio, and other electrical components. No smoking! Smoking near the battery produces explosive gases that can cause a fire or explosion if ignited by a spark ... read more