Originally Posted by
onehundred80
I still have the Varta which is still strong after regular charging via the tender, today it measured 12.49 volts and I had forgotten to charge it lately. The Varta is OEM and went in the car in October 2004, that battery is twelve years old now.
Dave, you know the real test is how many amps it can deliver at that 12.49 volts? My best guess is not many. Give it a try for curiosity.
James