O’Reilly Auto Parts Offers Free Battery Testing for:
- Cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles
- Motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, and golf carts
- Boats, jet skis, and other marine vehicles
- Lawnmowers, tractors, and agricultural equipment
Battery Load Testing
Our parts professionals are equipped with the most technologically-advanced digital battery load testers which are designed to provide accurate battery health and condition data. Using a battery load tester is the only way to truly assess a battery’s condition without testing the electrolyte. Where a traditional multimeter could be used to read the voltage of a battery, it cannot simulate the load exerted on the battery by the starter. Our digital load testers also simulate vehicle starting conditions for a full diagnostic check and to determine if the battery has reached the end of its lifespan. This allows for a complete diagnosis in a matter of seconds so that you can make the best decision on what repairs may be necessary.
Free Car Battery Installation
If you need a replacement battery, our parts professionals can help you find the right Super Start battery for your vehicle. We’ll even provide free battery installation*! Simply pick out your battery from our selection of available options, make your purchase, and we’ll take care of the rest.
*Our parts professionals can install most batteries, however, there are some vehicles that we may not service due to hard-to-access battery compartments or specific technical requirements for replacement. This can include, for example, batteries located under rear seats or other inaccessible areas or vehicles that require constant voltage when replacing the battery to prevent trouble codes from generating. If this is the case, your vehicle may not be eligible for our on-site installation service.
If you’re ready for a new car battery, find an O’Reilly Auto Parts store at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores near me.
Free Car Battery Charging at O’Reilly Auto Parts
Keep your vehicle on the road with O’Reilly Auto Parts’ free car battery charging service. If your car won’t start or you can’t get it jump started, bring your battery into any O’Reilly Auto Parts store. One of our parts professionals can test and charge your car battery for free. Recharging a battery may take an hour or more, so you’re welcome to leave your information and come back for it later or wait for the battery to be recharged and tested.
If the battery won’t charge, or if it’s too weak to hold a charge or pass a battery load test, we can also help you find a replacement battery to fit your vehicle. At O’Reilly Auto Parts, we carry a full line of Super Start batteries to fit your vehicle’s performance demands. Learn more about our free car battery charging, testing, and installation services when you visit any of our 6,000+ O’Reilly Auto Parts locations.
Signs of a Weak Car Battery
When a car’s battery is weak or failing, it may not always be obvious because it can still provide enough power to start a vehicle in optimal environmental conditions. However, the battery will only continue to get weaker over time and may eventually require a jump start. It’s also possible to experience a lack of power to accessories, though a battery that won’t start the engine may still have enough power to run the radio, lights, and other electrical system components. If the vehicle can be started with a jump start, but the battery doesn’t hold a charge once the vehicle is shut off, then you may need to have your battery or charging system tested.
Weak Battery Symptoms May Also Include:
Why is My Car Battery Dead?
The lifespan of a battery is often determined by exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, and the damage done to a battery during the summer may not be evident until cold weather sets in. As a battery ages, the resistance to the extreme temperatures weakens its performance. Not all batteries are created equal, the best battery for your vehicle is the one that meets or exceeds the original equipment installed by the manufacturer.
In some cases, a ground drain may result in a dead battery more frequently, so it is best to have the battery tested to ensure it is capable of continuing to store enough power to start the vehicle. This is especially true of vehicles that sit for long periods of time, as batteries that are not recharged consistently can lose their ability to be fully charged again. Over time, batteries shed their internal paste on plates, which reduces the bonding space for the sulfate ions. When a battery is out of available space for sulfate ions, the battery is effectively “dead” and will not be able to deliver enough power to start a vehicle.
Whether it’s a battery for a car or truck, a motorcycle battery, ATV, lawnmower, or a marine deep-cycle battery for a boat or personal watercraft, our parts professionals can test your battery for FREE, and if a replacement is needed, help you find a new Super Start battery, available exclusively at O’Reilly Auto Parts.
O’Reilly Auto Parts’ FREE Store Services
Along with free battery testing, O’Reilly Auto Parts also provides several other free store services including: Check Engine light testing, alternator and starter testing, wiper blade installation, headlight bulb installation, and fluid and battery recycling. Stop by your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store today to learn more about our store services.