If your Ford vehicle's battery dies, then you need to jump start it. Whether you are in a supermarket parking lot or your home's garage in Washington, IN, a dead car battery can disrupt your life in all sorts of ways. When you need to jump start a vehicle, it's ideal to have a set of jumper cables and access to another vehicle to provide power for the jump. However, if you don't have jumper cables or another car to help with the jump, you can still jump start your Ford. If you ever need to get a new battery for your vehicle, you can find what you need at Ruxer Ford in Jasper, IN.
How to Jump Start your Ford With No Jumper Cables
If your Ford vehicle has a manual transmission, then jumping your vehicle is pretty simple. You're your vehicle to the top of an incline. Once your vehicle is in place atop the incline, depress the clutch completely and put the vehicle into second gear. Once the vehicle is in second gear, turn the ignition without trying to start the engine. Then sit in the driver's seat and ease off the brake. When the vehicle reaches five miles per hour, quickly release the clutch. The vehicle's momentum ought to start the engine.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the rolling start method will not work. In that case, you will need a special device that plugs into the vehicle's cigarette lighter. There are multiple such devices on the market, but they work more or less the same way: instead of charging the vehicle's battery directly, they charge the battery through the cigarette lighter. While this process can take time, they can revive a dead battery in less than 20 minutes.
How to Jump Start a Dead Car Battery Without Another Car
If you have jumper cables but don't have another car around to jump start your dead car battery, there is another option to get your Ford vehicle going again: a portable jump starter. Portable jump starters can revive a dead car battery in seconds. They work similarly to jump starting a vehicle with another car: connect your jumper cables to the jump starter, turn your vehicle's ignition, and activate the jump starter. It is safer to use a jump starter kit with two people, so always do this if possible.
Tips to Keep Your Car Battery Healthy
While most drivers will experience a dead car battery at some point, there are ways you can keep your car battery healthy. For starters, always make sure your battery is securely in place. Even regular driving can cause a battery to dislodge, so it's a good idea to check your battery every few months. If you can protect your car from extreme temperatures, do so. Parking your car in shade or in a garage during extreme heat or cold is ideal. If you don't have those options, it can be a great idea to invest in a battery insulation kit. These are just a few ideas out of many more for keeping your car battery out of trouble.
Service Your Battery at Ruxer Ford's Service Center
At Ruxer Ford, you can find a variety of exciting Ford pickup trucks, including the Ford Ranger, Ford F-150, and Ford Super Duty F-250. If you get a vehicle from our dealership, you will want to bring it to our Service Center for maintenance, repair, or even battery replacement. You can schedule an appointment online from the comfort of your home in Ferdinand. Bringing in your truck for regular maintenance is one of the best ways to keep it in peak condition. If you have any more questions about maintaining your vehicle's battery, contact us today!