How to Check the Voltage of an Auto Battery

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Tip 1 - How to Properly Check the Juice in Your Car Battery

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Janet Sullivan | permalink

ThereÂs more to checking a battery than testing the voltage and looking inside for low water. For one thing, you need to check the voltage when the engine is off, not when the alternator is raising system voltage to its normal level.
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For further reading: http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a2074/4221215/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - How to Check a Car Battery

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Colyn West | permalink

You get into your car and discover that the engine won't start and that the headlights won't turn on. After you jump start the car, you should find out whether or not you need a new battery or alternator. Follow these steps to check a car...
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For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Check-a-Car-Battery ^[2]

Tip 3 - How do you measure battery voltage?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Benjamin Stilwell - Hernandez | permalink

It may seem obvious to some, but we think it's better to explain how to measure battery voltage properly, than to let someone guess.
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For further reading: http://www.optimabatteries.com/en-us/experience/power-source/how-do-you-measure-battery-voltage/ ^[3]