Jumpstart a car

[ZandraJoi]

www.familyhandyman.com/article/how-to-safely-jump-start-a-car-with-jumper-cables

"How to Jump Start a Car
Carrying a set of jumper cables and knowing how to use them lets you help out a fellow motorist in need — or the other way around.
Jump starting a car is usually simple, but it’s serious business — you have to do it right to do it safely. Every year people are seriously injured attempting to “jump” another vehicle. Before you connect the cables, go through this safety checklist:..."

My notes: Some great pointers on how to do it safely.

[lainee]

I've never had to use them myself. But, if I ever have to, these tips are good to know

[Bob]

I've jumped cars numerous times with no problems. One thing most people don't know is to hook the negative to the good battery but not the bad battery.
That end gets clamped to the frame of the vehicle. It will work with both hooked to the batteries, but safer the other way. Most people would think both ends on both batteries.

[ZandraJoi]

www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-jumpstart-a-car-batteries-in-cars-built-after-year-2000

"Traditional jumpstarts can cause electrical problems in newer cars. Using a car jump starter will alleviate that worry. Here's how...."

My notes: Is this article great in explaining? Did you know this info? I didn't!

lainee, Bob,

[Bob]

Apr 30, 2024 10:05:50 GMT -5 ZandraJoi said:

www.familyhandyman.com/project/how-to-jumpstart-a-car-batteries-in-cars-built-after-year-2000

"Traditional jumpstarts can cause electrical problems in newer cars. Using a car jump starter will alleviate that worry. Here's how...."

My notes: Is this article great in explaining? Did you know this info? I didn't!

lainee , Bob ,

Yeah, I knew some of it.  The newer cars have a different mechanism.