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DieHard Platinum 50065
DieHard-Platinum 50065Car battery-image
Approximate retail price:
$208.99
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Type: Group 65 car batteries
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About - DieHard Platinum 50065

The DieHard Platinum 50065 is part of the car battery test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, car battery models like the Platinum 50065 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Life:
Life test measures how a battery endures repeated charge-and-discharge cycles at hot-climate engine-compartment temperatures. The more cycles endured while maintaining a higher voltage, the higher the score.

Reserve capacity:
Reserve capacity estimates how long batteries can run a car if the charging system fails.

CCA:
CCA performance reflects voltage at our load of half the average claimed CCA for each group size after cranking for 15 seconds at 0ยบ F. We charged batteries at the 14.5 volts that vehicles typically supply, rather than the higher voltage that manufacturers use. Batteries charged at the lower voltage met BCI voltage standards for a fully charged battery.
About This Brand

Available at Sears and Kmart automotive centers.
Features & Specs - DieHard Platinum 50065
info Handle Yes
info Has removable caps No
info Claimed CCA 930
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3.0
Not worth the money
1/21/2013
Pros
Cons
Lasted 18 Months On Car 1
Lasted 47 Months On Car 2
Best Uses
Comment:
I like the lack of corrosion but they are too expensive to fail so soon. If it fails at 48 months and 1 day, it will cost $100 to replace it because proration is based on day 1 of purchase. If it fails in first 4 years, replacement is free.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Expensive but worth the piece of mind...
9/2/2012
Pros
Cons
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Comment:
I bought the battery based on the warranty. 5 years full replacement and then pro-rated another 4 years. We plan on keeping our Chrysler Aspen as long as it'll keep running so for us, the price was worth it.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
5.0
Worth the Investment
3/4/2012
Pros
Durable
Reliable
Cons
Costly
Best Uses
Cars
Large trucks
Mid-Sized trucks
SUV
Comment:
Very durable and reliable. Truck started without incident at -13. Worth the cost, for a very good battery.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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