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Learn how to jump start a car with a dead battery, with tips and advice on using, storing and maintaining jumper cables, in this free car-maintenance video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
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.
Know when to use jumper cables to jump start a car by learning from the expert tips on jumping a car in this free car-maintenance video.
To jump a car, learn about the electrical basics of using jumper cables and how they interact with the automotive electrical system and a car's 12-volt battery using the expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
There are important safety tips to know for when you need to use jumper cables to jump a car, which you’ll learn with the expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
Check a car battery terminal for cleanliness and corrosion before you jump a car; learn how with expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
Determine a car battery polarity when you jump a car by checking a battery's positive and negative terminals; learn how with expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
Connect jumper cables to a running car in order to jump start a car; learn how using the expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
To jump a car, connect jumper cables to a dead car battery via its positive and negative terminals; learn how with the expert tips in this free car-maintenance video
Charge a dead car battery after connecting jumper cables to its positive and negative terminals; learn how with expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
Learn how to use jumper cables to jump start a car after the dead battery has charged using the expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
Safely disconnect jumper cables from the battery after you jump a car; learn how using the expert tips in this free car-maintenance video.
Clean jumper cables of acidic or corrosive materials after you jump a car to prevent the connections from corroding; learn how using the expert tips found in this free car-maintenance video.
Learn how to store jumper cables so they don't become tangled or damaged using the expert tips found in this free car-maintenance video.
Learn what jumper cables are, how they're made and what they consist of using the expert advice found in this free car-maintenance video on jump starting cars.
A car-maintenance expert offers tips and advice on how to treat your jumper cables and vehicle when jump starting a car in this free car-maintenance video.
There are some vehicle-specific techniques when using jumper cables to jump a car; our expert offers advice in this free car-maintenance video.
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.
Mark Blocker 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 and Ford EEC-certified for more than 11 years. Blocker has also taught as an electronics instructor for four years, and he has been a Snap-On technical training contractor for more than a year.dkdk
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