Should I set the battery charger setting for my 1970 Volkswagen Beetle to 12 Volts 6 amps or 12 Volts 2 amps?

Question

Should I set the battery charger setting for my 1970 Volkswagen Beetle to 12 Volts 6 amps or 12 Volts 2 amps?

Answer 1

Ryan is correct. The other setting (the so-called "quick charge") is used when you left your headlights on all night and now your battery is dead and you have to be at work in 10 minutes.

For 99% of your charging needs, you want the 2 amp setting.

Also, if your battery is over five years old, you might want to get a new one before winter.

Answer 2

12 volt 2 amp is called a trickle charge and is best for fully charging a battery.