A jump starter is a device used to repower an automobile or any engine-run vehicle when the battery has been discharged.Generally, it is attached to a second live battery, which is used as the source of power, and from there, it reroutes the charge to the disabled vehicle so it can be restarted.It's not really that hard to facilitate the process.All you have to do is connect one end of the positive cable to the positive node of the dead battery, attach the other end to the positive post on the good battery, connect the negative end of the starter cable to the negative node on the working battery and place the negative end on a solid, clean, non-painted metal knob of the engine of the dead car and start the functional car.You'll know that energy has been transferred if you get a spark.But you have to check if the engine is actually running, because there are times when repeated charges are required.It is important to avoid placing the negative end of the cable on the engine directly, since this could lead to an explosion.It is essential that you do not touch the engine without protection as it can cause minor burns.Batteries usually give up for a variety of reasons, ranging from age to overuse, and the lack of maintenance.If you want to avoid being stranded in the middle nowhere because of engine failure, you have to exercise the following guidelines, aside from storing a jump starter in your trunk.First, you have to submit your car for yearly check-ups, so old spark plugs, hoses, filter and timing belts are cleaned or replaced.You should also be attentive to your oil levels and determine whether it's too high or too low.Both extremes are disastrous to your engine's performance, so it should be kept in between.You should also be aware of when you need to submit your car for oil change.Customarily, it is done once a year, or every 7,500 miles for gasoline engines, and every 3,000 miles or 6 months for diesel.Second, you have to make sure your engine is clean all the time.Check on it at least once a month.If your battery terminals are covered in soot and grub, it will make it more difficult for current to pass.Eventually, the engine's electrical system becomes inefficient, giving way to engine breakdowns.It's very simple to do, and you don't even need to go to a car shop.Just let the engine cool down and put on protective gear, then, remove the terminal caps and clean each contact post using a wire brush.Once done, reattach the parts and then move on to the third tip, which is filling up your engine with the right type of fuel.You can't afford to mix up gasoline and diesel in the same engine, because it will lead to fuel system damage.Obviously, a diesel engine will not have the right processes to burn gasoline properly, resulting in poor power supply and engine malfunction.If you make this mistake, drain the contents quickly and then fill it up with the right one.Make sure that you get pure, clean fuel from a trusted retailer.Finally, always keep an eye out for the check engine light, since it denotes that there is a problem with the car's electrical charging system.
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