At HOT ROD, we hear stuff. And we've heard about hot-rodders' love/hate relationship with their sealed, leakproof batteries. You adore their ability to take punishment and their paint-friendly nature, ...

At HOT ROD, we hear stuff. Lately we've been hearing about hot rodders' love/hate relationship with their sealed, leakproof batteries. You adore their ability to take punishment and their ...

This article was updated with new products and information in September 2025. A vehicle’s performance starts with its power source, making battery care one of the most essential—yet ...

Servicing absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries isn't difficult, but the sophisticated AGM design—which is becoming more popular—does require the proper equipment and a little care. Here are the key ...

If your car has a stop-start feature (i.e. the engine stops automatically when you come to a halt), it'll probably have an AGM battery and you'll have to use the AGM setting. This shouldn't be ...

In this months June issue, we got a chance to try out OPTIMA Chargers Digital 1200 Battery Charger. These chargers are the most current microprocessor-controlled battery charger yet, and they are a ...

AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries, known for their longevity, low maintenance requirements, and capacity to deal with deep discharges, have emerged as the go-to choice for contemporary automobiles ...