How to Test a Car Battery - Plus Tips on How to Prevent a Battery From Going Bad

Here is a very quick and detailed video on how to test a car battery using a multimeter. Also included are some tips on how not to mistake a bad battery with a bad alternator or a bad starter.

Here are Links to Tools and Parts Used in the Video:

Multimeter $5.30 (Free Shipping): amzn.to/2cDI8Wo
Alligator Clips: amzn.to/2c30fIt

You also might want to check out these other helpful videos:

How to test an alternator: youtu.be/5DdCNzge_s0
How to perform a parasitic draw test: youtu.be/eXX8TfzRAKk

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