Jump-Start a Car Battery

Life SkillsBeginnerOutdoor

90 minutes

5 steps

·Beginner

After 90 min: A successfully started vehicle ready to drive

What you need

jumper cableshelper vehiclesafety glasses

The 90-Minute Plan

Position0–15 min

Park helper vehicle close to dead battery, both turned off

Connect15–35 min

Red clamp to dead battery positive terminal, then helper battery positive

Ground35–55 min

Black clamp to helper battery negative, then unpainted metal on dead car

Start55–75 min

Start helper vehicle, wait 2 minutes, then start dead battery vehicle

Remove75–90 min

Let engine run 5 minutes, disconnect clamps in reverse order

Pro Tip

Never let clamps touch each other or car body when engines are running

90 min·5 steps

After 90 min: A replaced tire and a roadworthy vehicle

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After 90 min: Better fuel efficiency and engine performance

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Life SkillsIntermediate

After 90 min: An engine with fresh oil that runs smoother and lasts longer

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After 90 min: A perfectly organized closet with neatly folded clothes

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