Exciting Guide to Jump Starting a Car!

What do you need to jump start a car?

A. Jumper cables and a jack

B. A power source and a jack

C. Jumper cables and a wrench

D. Jumper cables and a power source

Answer

D. Jumper cables and a power source

Jump starting a car requires jumper cables and a power source. When your car battery dies and the engine won't start, jumper cables can help you get back on the road quickly. Here's a quick and easy guide to jump starting your car:

Step 1: Locate a Power Source

Find another vehicle or a portable power source with a charged battery to use as the power source for jump starting your car.

Step 2: Connect the Jumper Cables

Identify the positive and negative terminals on both batteries. The red jumper cable should be connected to the positive terminal of the dead battery and then to the positive terminal of the charged battery. Connect the black cable to the negative terminal of the charged battery, and then to a metal, unpainted part of the stalled vehicle away from the battery.

Step 3: Start the Working Vehicle

Start the engine of the vehicle with the charged battery and let it run for a few minutes to charge the dead battery.

Step 4: Start the Stalled Vehicle

Try to start the engine of the stalled vehicle. If it doesn't start, check the cable connections and let the working vehicle run for a bit longer to charge the dead battery.

Step 5: Disconnect the Jumper Cables

Once the stalled vehicle is running, carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. Start with the black cable connected to the unpainted metal surface, then the black cable from the charged battery, the red cable from the charged battery, and finally the red cable from the dead battery.

Remember to drive your car for at least 10-15 minutes to allow the alternator to recharge the battery. And it's always a good idea to have your battery tested to prevent future issues.