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Unlock to see our ratings and compare products side by side Life test measures how a battery endures repeated charge-and-discharge cycles at hot-climate engine-compartment temperatures. The more ...

How well a battery withstands repeated charge-discharge cycles in high temperatures. A higher score means better reliability and voltage retention over time. How long a battery can power a car if the ...

The Topdon BT200 Battery and Charging System Tester showed up at exactly the right time. I’ve gotten a couple of sporadic check engine lights from a low-voltage code with no noticeable difficulty ...

Writer and occasional reluctant perpetrator of engine swaps, James O'Neil is a malaise era enthusiast and also fascinated by the many ways the auto industry has since recovered from those dark days.

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Winter is coming … and so too could be a dead car battery. Colder weather can quickly ...