A battery's cold cranking amps rating describes
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Correct answer to question 126 (Auto & Shop Information): how much current it can deliver to start a cold engine
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Cold cranking amps measures the current a battery can sustain for 30 seconds at low temperature, which is exactly the demand a starter places on it in cold weather.
Updated: November 2026