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 ...

Autoblog aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Every car battery is some amount of time away from failing, so the ...

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 ...

“Saved me from having to purchase a new battery,” said one shopper. As with your personal health care, preventative maintenance goes a long way in ensuring the dependability of your vehicle. A battery ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you think about your car, the primary power generator in your mind may be the engine. It's true that the engine is responsible for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's nothing more annoying than checking the time on your wall clock and realizing the battery's already dead, or plopping down on your ...

The importance of calibration for all electronic test equipment. The main reason why such equipment must be regularly calibrated. The pros and cons of self-calibration or using outside services. It’s ...

Although your vehicle's battery is essential to its operation, it's also easy to forget about—or at least take for granted—when everything is running smoothly. That, of course, changes when your ...

Measuring rise time for a power source. Voltage vs. time signals measurements via a scope. A practical setup for battery testing. I was recently asked a question about a dc power supply, aka a voltage ...