{"id":11402,"date":"2026-09-30T10:39:37","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=11402"},"modified":"2026-10-09T04:13:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T04:13:26","slug":"autool-bt360-12v-digital-automotive-battery-tester","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/product\/autool-bt360-12v-digital-automotive-battery-tester\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL BT360 12V Automotive Battery Tester with Cranking &#038; Charging Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Battery, Cranking and Charging Checks for 12 V Lead-Acid Systems<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The BT360 tests flooded, AGM, GEL and EFB starting batteries, then checks cranking and charging-system voltage with on-screen prompts. It is a tester only: it does not charge batteries, run a maximum load test or support lithium batteries.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>Battery, Cranking &amp; Charging Tests<\/li>\n<li>30\u20132000 CCA<\/li>\n<li>2.4-Inch Color Screen<\/li>\n<li>Saved Records &amp; Waveforms<\/li>\n<li>14 Languages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-features\">\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-features\">\n<li>\n<h5>Battery Health and Conductance<\/h5>\n<p>Check voltage, CCA, internal resistance, state of charge and health. The tester compares measured conductance with reference values for a good battery to estimate health, capacity change and cold-cranking capability.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Cranking Test<\/h5>\n<p>Start the engine when prompted to evaluate the battery&#8217;s cranking voltage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Charging System Test<\/h5>\n<p>Raise engine speed to about 2500 RPM for 5 seconds when prompted, then press OK to see whether charging voltage is normal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Rating Standard Selection<\/h5>\n<p>Enter the standard and rated value printed on the battery label so results match the battery.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Records and Waveforms<\/h5>\n<p>Review saved test information and voltage waveforms after testing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Handheld Design<\/h5>\n<p>Compact body, dedicated buttons and insulated clamps, with results on screen within a few seconds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-specs\">\n<h4>More Specifications<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"abd-table abd-specs\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Power supply<\/th>\n<td>Powered from the connected 12 V battery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Clamp cable<\/th>\n<td>Integrated red and black battery clamps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Data printing<\/th>\n<td>Not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-compare\">\n<h4>Model Comparison<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"abd-table abd-compare\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"is-current\">BT360<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">BT460<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">BT960<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Rated battery voltage<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">12 V<\/td>\n<td>12 V \/ 24 V<\/td>\n<td>12 V \/ 24 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Voltage test range<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">8\u201320 V<\/td>\n<td>8\u201330 V<\/td>\n<td>0\u201380 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Maximum load test<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Lithium batteries<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Data printing<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Screen size<\/th>\n<td class=\"is-current\">2.4 inch<\/td>\n<td>2.8 inch<\/td>\n<td>3.2 inch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-box\">\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the Box<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"abd-box\">\n<li>BT360 battery system tester with integrated clamp cable<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"abd-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/62f6036fed94a22464834a60.webp\" alt=\"AUTOOL BT360 battery system tester with red and black clamps, retail box and user manual\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>BT360 package contents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>How to Use<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Prepare the vehicle<\/b><span>Switch the vehicle off, select Park or Neutral, set the handbrake and work in a dry, bright, ventilated area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Connect the clamps<\/b><span>Red clip to the positive terminal, black clip to the negative terminal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Select test settings<\/b><span>Choose the battery type, test standard and range from the battery label.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Run the battery test<\/b><span>Read the result and suggested next step on screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Run cranking or charging test<\/b><span>Follow the prompts to start the engine or raise engine speed, then press OK.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Rating selection, saved records and troubleshooting: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/b17bb1fddadfcd1d677f76fc.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BT360 user manual (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-notes\">\n<h4>Good to Know<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-notes\">\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-caution\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Caution<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Not a charger or maintainer; the charging test only checks the vehicle&#8217;s charging system.<\/li>\n<li>Do not test lithium batteries; the BT960 is the model for lithium support.<\/li>\n<li>Do not connect or disconnect the tester with the ignition on or engine running unless the selected test requires it.<\/li>\n<li>Do not use the tester if the power or connection cable is damaged.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-care\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Care<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>If a result looks wrong, recheck clamp contact, battery type, standard and range, then test again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-faq\">\n<h4>FAQ<\/h4>\n<details class=\"abd-faq\" name=\"abd-faq\">\n<summary>Are the CCA, SOC and health readings exact measurements?<\/summary>\n<p>No. They are algorithm-based indicators, not measured remaining amp-hours or an exact service-life forecast. Use them with the battery rating, charge state and vehicle tests to choose the next step.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"abd-faq\" name=\"abd-faq\">\n<summary>Why may my unit look different from the photos?<\/summary>\n<p>New and old BT360 versions may ship at random. Functions are the same; only the color screen and LED screen appearance differ.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>12V Battery, Cranking + Charging:<\/strong> Assess 12V lead-acid battery condition, cranking performance, and charging-system behavior from one handheld tester.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flooded, AGM, GEL + EFB:<\/strong> Select flooded, AGM, GEL, or EFB battery types and common rating standards such as CCA, DIN, and EN.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saved Records + Voltage Waveforms:<\/strong> Review saved test information and voltage waveforms after testing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>2.4-Inch, 14-Language Display:<\/strong> Read menus and results on a 2.4-inch color screen with 14 language options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12392,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[61],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-11402","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-battery-tester","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/11402","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11402"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12392"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11402"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=11402"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=11402"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=11402"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}