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BAD DAB · 03-09-2016, 01:01 PM

My Camaro is almost 6 yrs old. I see where some members have already replaced 4 and 5 year old batteries. Can the battery be tested from under the hood or should it be tested directly from the trunk?

Dimitrim · 03-10-2016, 04:50 PM

Most auto parts places like Kragen or Napa will do a load test for free. Load test is the best way to test a battery. It only takes a few minutes. Just leave the battery in place, turn the engine off.

If you need to replace the battery I would get a AGM ( All Glass Matt Battery). They are great. Interstate Batteries make a real affordable great one.

camguynj · 03-10-2016, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jus1dab

My Camaro is almost 6 yrs old. I see where some members have already replaced 4 and 5 year old batteries. Can the battery be tested from under the hood or should it be tested directly from the trunk?

Under hood is fine

HOJO · 03-10-2016, 07:37 PM

A load test is best, as stated and must be done at the battery for best results. Not sure it can be done anywhere else.

03-09-2016, 01:01 PM	#1
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03-10-2016, 04:50 PM	#2
Dimitrim Dimitri Drives: 68 GTO 455 Ram Air; 2014 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Novato, California Posts: 602 View My Garage	Most auto parts places like Kragen or Napa will do a load test for free. Load test is the best way to test a battery. It only takes a few minutes. Just leave the battery in place, turn the engine off. If you need to replace the battery I would get a AGM ( All Glass Matt Battery). They are great. Interstate Batteries make a real affordable great one.

03-10-2016, 07:37 PM	#4
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 886	A load test is best, as stated and must be done at the battery for best results. Not sure it can be done anywhere else.