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Old 06-01-2016, 06:42 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by guybo View Post
Voltmeter won't tell you much about the battery. A lot of auto parts stores can do an actual battery test which will tell you more than voltage, you need to know CCA and reserve capacity too. If you have AAA they'll come out to you and do a battery & alternator test as well.........
Oh, I disagree, a voltmeter can give an indication of battery health and can indicate whether or not an alternator is charging.

Granted, not as good as a "load test" ....... but better than waiting till your late for work and the car won't start ......


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