Many drivers rely on car batteries without giving them too much thought. Chief among the concerns regarding car batteries are their durability, electrical flow, and others.
Every year, vehicle owners in the US replace more than 100 million car batteries. This could be due to a lack of information when it comes to buying car batteries. Generally, the majority of vehicle owners choose cost over durability, quality build, and battery life.
Well, today, we introduce you to the Diehard brand of batteries. Built with stamped grid technology, the batteries provide 60% superior electrical flow. This ensures better connectivity. Built to last, they are corrosion resistant making them more durable than the standard flooded batteries.
Want to learn more about Diehard Platinum and Diehard Gold batteries?
Read on.
Replacement
Diehard Platinum batteries are perfect for newer and power-hungry vehicles. Unlike Diehard Platinum, Diehard Gold batteries are ideal for vehicles with low amounts of powered features.
While both batteries deliver maximum and enhanced starting power, their replacement rate differs. The former comes with a 4-year free replacement warranty while the latter comes with a 3-year free replacement warranty.
Lifespan
Speaking of replacement, it’s evident that the Diehard Platinum battery has a longer shelf life than the Diehard Gold. This is because the former has a low self-discharge rate which allows the battery to last longer when not in active use.
One of the causes of early battery failures is sulfation. As the enemy of all lead acid batteries, sulfation occurs when the battery is not charged properly. When sulfation happens, lead sulfate forms which slowly hardens into lead sulfate crystals. Once the crystals become permanent, they reduce battery life.
To counter this, we recommend taking short time between full charge cycles and always ensuring a deeper discharge of your battery.
Performance
The Diehard Platinum battery is usually engineered for today’s power-hungry vehicles. It’s also ideal for vehicles with start/stop technology. The reason why Diehard Platinum is suitable for modern vehicles is that the cells last up to twice as long as standard flooded batteries.
Thanks to the integration of Stamped Grid Technology, the battery delivers superior electrical flow at all times. As a result, you’ll never experience loss of power to your vehicle. For example, your headlights will never flicker nor will your gadgets fail to work.
While engineered to provide maximum power in any climate, the Diehard Gold battery is best for less power-hungry vehicles. This does not mean that the batteries cannot provide the highest starting power in any weather condition. But it cannot match what the Diehard Platinum batteries can deliver.
In fact, it cannot support modern vehicles with high electrical demands such as heated seats and GPS.
Premium Components
Both the Diehard Platinum and Diehard Gold batteries feature stamped grid technology (SGT). The manufacturing process for this technology is environmentally responsible. This leads to the use of 20% less energy. Also, the process releases 20% fewer greenhouse emissions, unlike other manufacturing processes.
Since SGT is always optimized for full grid utilization, it provides 60% superior electrical flow. This ensures better connectivity. Not only that, the technology is reliable and built to last.
However, Diehard Platinum batteries are usually built with premium components, unlike Gold batteries. As such, the former lasts longer than the latter. Thanks to their life span, you get to save money because you don’t have to replace the battery frequently.
Cost
The Diehard Platinum battery is slightly more expensive than the Diehard Gold battery. However, the benefits of the former outweigh the cost. First off, the Diehard Platinum battery is vibration and shock-resistant. This is because the lead plates are usually packed fairly tightly.
As such, vibrations and movements are reduced to almost zero. Second, Platinum delivers enhanced start power while Gold batteries deliver maximum start power. Combined with the 3X corrosion resistance and 60% more electrical flow, you can always rely on Diehard batteries to get you there.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which battery is better: gold or Platinum?
The Diehard Platinum battery is better than the Diehard Gold battery. Here is why. The Platinum battery is usually made with premium components. This ensures that the battery lasts longer and provides better output than the Diehard Gold Battery.
Also, the Diehard Platinum generates more power than the Diehard Gold battery. As a result, the former is best for modern power-hungry vehicles and vehicles with start and stop technology.
2. Is DieHard Gold battery a good battery?
Yes, the Diehard Gold battery is a good battery. It comes with stamped grid technology designed to minimize corrosion. If it lacked this technology, the battery would be unreliable. It would also be unable to deliver starting power in all weather conditions and have a reduced lifespan.
Built to last, it’s three times more corrosion-resistant and vibration resistant just like the Platinum AGM batteries. As such, it’s more durable than standard flooded batteries and other grid designs.
3. What type of battery is a DieHard Platinum?
The Diehard Platinum battery is an Absorbent Glass Matt (AGM) battery. Specifically designed for power-hungry vehicles, it provides up to 2X the lifespan of flooded batteries. This is because it’s engineered with stamped grid technology.
This technology ensures that the battery is nearly 3X corrosion-resistant and vibration-resistant. It’s durable and provides 60% more electrical flow. Maintenance-free, the battery meets and exceeds battery reserve capacity and starting power requirements.
4. How long should a DieHard Platinum battery last?
A Diehard Platinum battery has an extended life of up to 5 years if well cared for. Made with premium components, the Diehard Platinum comes with a 4-year free replacement warranty.
Since they have excellent charge acceptance, the Platinum can charge up to 5X faster compared to flooded batteries. Also, they have an 80% Depth of Discharge which means they can discharge down to 80% of the capacity without damage. This is unlike standard flooded batteries that can discharge up to 50%.
Final Words
As vehicle technology evolves, the more power-hungry they become. To meet their power-hungry needs, vehicle owners need Diehard Platinum and Diehard Gold batteries. Not only can the batteries meet the power demands of modern vehicles. But they can do so with greater durability.