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Old 01-20-2013, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Richards View Post
Battery is brand new - Deka Gold - one of the best in my humble opinion.

OVC reads 12.76 after being idle a number of days and cranks right up. Reason for that is I disconnect the battery with a quick disconnect after driving. Leave it connected and the batteries OCV starts falling of rapidly - battery drain.

Your comments about a component recycling continuosly are well taken. That would explain the vascillation.
Bit off topic but since you mentioned your preference - napa batteries are made by deka so you can save a few bucks buying there.
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