The reality is that like almost every component under the hood, a car battery has a finite lifespan and will conk out on you eventually. Weather conditions, corrosion, electrical shorts, charging ...

Your car’s battery might seem like a “set it and forget it” part, but when it fails, it can leave you stranded, potentially costing you hundreds of dollars in tow fees or a visit to the mechanic to ...

What type of equipment is best to use for low-voltage test of battery cells? What is an electronic load, and how does it work? How to overcome a major limitation with the low-voltage-discharge test.

Car batteries tend to die at the most inconvenient moments, so periodic testing is the best way to avoid these troubles. Knowing what causes repeated battery failures can help you stay ahead of 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 ...

So many of our daily gadgets rely on batteries. From something as small as a computer mouse to the bulky units needed to run a car, we can't seem to get away from our need for them. That's why it can ...

DETROIT — The label with the circle containing the letters "UL" in black and the word "certified" stuck on the back of countless electric appliances for more than a century may be coming to electric ...