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Summary: Learn how to use jumper cables and maintain them for when you have to jump start a car using the expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.

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By Mark Blocker
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Mark Blocker is a semi-retired ASE-certified master mechanic with more than 20 years of automotive experience. He has been a state-certified emissions specialist for more than 15 years...read more

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Knowing the basics of car repair can save your life and your sanity. No one wants to be stuck in a dark parking lot or on the side of the road with a dead battery, but knowing how to jump start a car with jumper cables could be the knowledge you need to keep your car moving on the road. Dead batteries are a basic automotive car repair that almost every driver on the road will have to deal with at some time, so knowing how to use jumper cables is essential. In this free video series, our expert will demonstrate jumper cable basics. Learn about when you will need jumper cables, how to check your car battery terminal, how to determine the polarity of your car battery and how to jump start a car battery that has died. This is a must-see video for any driver on the road, and can be a life saver for those forgetful folks who frequently leave their lights on. Let our expert show you how to use those jumper cables with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

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"Hello, my name is Mark Blocker and today we're going to conduct some training and show you how to properly use and maintain jumper cables on your vehicles. First thing that we're going to start with is safety. Anytime you're dealing with automotive, there's potential for injury. So the first thing we want to do is make sure we're in a safe situation and we're working safely so that nobody gets injured. First thing you need to do is to make sure that your vehicles are in park, the parking brake is set, and that all accessories and key and everything electrical has been turned off. When you're connecting jumper cables, you can have an opportunity for a spark. Watch the next segment on when to use the jumper cables."

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