This can be misleading.
It might display a seemingly healthy 12.7v but have bugger all cold cranking (CCA) oomph.
Ideally you need to apply a load. A drop tester is the way to go. Real Man is welcome to borrow mine.
Posted By: Captain Bligh on February 24th 2026 at 12:17:12
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- i wouldnt use one that plugs into the cigarette lighter (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Feb 24, 11:03:52
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- twice (n/m) (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:24:02
- The RAC put a new one in about a year ago. (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:21:00
- This can be misleading. (General Chat) - Captain Bligh, Feb 24, 12:17:12
- ^this (n/m) (General Chat) - Chris Peacock, Feb 24, 12:35:18
- in that case then just get a new battery (General Chat) - Tombs, Feb 24, 12:48:32
- ^this (n/m) (General Chat) - Chris Peacock, Feb 24, 12:35:18
- VMT above but i would also add .... (General Chat) - ghostof barry butler, Feb 24, 10:33:03
- The RAC put a new one in about a year ago. (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:21:30
- Are you after a jump starter or a battery charger? (General Chat) - SimonOTBC, Feb 24, 10:13:59
- Jump starter I think (General Chat) - Huge Small, Feb 24, 12:09:36
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