VSTECH, sorry for the misunderstanding but I did not charge the battery before taking it to Walmart the voltage was 12.3 when I took it there...The battery is an Autocraft Titanium from Advanced Auto that I bought with the car it has the date stamp on it which, is dated 8/08. The jumper cables are those super heavy duty used to start diesel trucks.The battery was charged this am and ending voltage was 13.65. This however dropped to 12.75 and stayed there after an hour and before starting car. My wife did leave with it and hopefully I dont have to go get her.