Review on Thermo Tec Products 13200 Battery Barrier by Andres Callahan

battery heat shield. Does it live up to the hype? Is it really necessary? After cleaning the battery contacts with a wire brush, removing debris from the shell and resetting the stereo sound settings, the output has not changed. What is the benefit of this product? My battery was purchased about a month ago before this review. Personally, any increase in my battery's overall life or performance (even if it's just 30 minutes) is a plus. As with other car owners, the purchase of this product does not preclude regular maintenance of the battery terminals and connections. The Thermo-Tec Battery Wrap gets 4 stars out of 5 because the installation of the product was predictable. I can't promise every car enthusiast that this product will live up to its name. But in my case the heat shield can be touched at normal engine speeds (below 2000 rpm). In fact, my battery is colder than the stock injector above it. When accelerating from 3000 to 4000 rpm frequently (when my engine's torque is limited), the heat shield is as hot as the outside of my unprotected battery. Empirically I can't claim any improvement without digital instruments like a voltmeter. Lovers and enthusiasts of car care and maintenance will surely appreciate the quality of this product. The instructions are simple. If I could add a disclaimer to this product it would be: If you are considering this product, take a good look at the area around the battery. Make sure your connections don't touch the aluminum shield. In addition, the product contains a secondary absorbent material for the bottom of the battery. If your vehicle's battery is securely fastened with a clamp or similar device, the absorbent material may not fit properly due to changes in elevation. In conclusion, many motorists will refuse to buy this product and I do not blame them. However, those of you who are considering cold air intake and similar modifications to your DAILY DRIVER. Save all that money on fuel and remember this product. You are (probably) more familiar with the engine compartment than most passengers. So why not?