I've never driven a diesel car before and was wondering what the benefits of doing so are vs. driving a gasoline-powered vehicle.
2006-10-01 04:53:33 · 9 answers · asked by dardekkis 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I've owned both diesel & gas engined cars. For the most part, diesel engines are more economical than gas engines. It comes from the fact that diesel engines generally spin at a lower rpm at top gear. Diesels also involve less maintenance than a gas engine. No points to change, no spark plugs. Basically, regular oil changes & periodic clearing of a tank which separates water from diesel fuel. Diesels are best on the highways & interstates where the use of low-rpm and tall gearing makes for extremely economical driving.
Now the cons: Cold weather starts can be difficult if inexperienced, and does take a little
bit of warm up time. Acceleration times are slightly slower than gas engines, but this gap closes constantly. Also, these days, diesel fuel is considerately more expensive than in days past.
2006-10-01 05:24:14 · answer #1 · answered by slk6689 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally you will get better gas mileage and/or performance with an engine that runs on diesel. However, as things are right now, diesel is more expensive than gasoline, at least where I am. Also, to a certain lesser importance, diesel has more of a "stink" factor than gasoline, not sure whether it actually burns cleaner than gas or not, probably not.
2006-10-01 05:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremy L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diesel fuel in the USA is not low sulfur enough for the really high fuel milage cars from europe. Only a few makes VW most noteably have imported diesels with turbos. Common rail direct injection electronic controled right now are Mercedes sprinter dodge van cummings dodge truck engine and isuzu chevy truck engine Ford International navistar engine . But soon we should see low sulfur and get more better running diesel cars. Right now stick to gas hybrid 65 mpg or great new Nissan Versa and Toyota Yarus and Honda fit.
2006-10-01 05:01:58 · answer #3 · answered by John Paul 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been looking into this some myself, and I have decided that the next vehicle I purchase will likely be diesel. The price fluctuates somewhat, as does regular gasoline, but you can use biodiesel, too. And I think diesel is cleaner to burn.
2006-10-01 05:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by sadiemylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is harder to find fuel. You have to find a mechanic or take it to dealer. It smells. For tax and oil co ripoffs it cost more for fuel. It makes more noise... Plus side is better mileage. Use bio if you want.... Id say a truck diesel is OK but a car i would wait a few years. Get a hybrid if u can afford it or a nice Honda or Toyota.
2006-10-01 05:14:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-25 20:31:18 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sold semi trucks. I know about diesel. The new generation of diesel are awesome! Nothing better on the road
2006-10-01 04:55:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am no expert, but this is what I have heard:
Pros - Diesel fuel cars get better MPG.
Cons - Diesel fuel is more expensive and causes more pollution.
2006-10-01 05:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by trojanshawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
diesel- better millage
stronger motor
emissions
costs more a oil change
distance driving- better
shorter driving- need to leave the motor running
glow plugs- costly to replace- have to make sure they heat up
gasoline- cheaper to maintain
quieter
shorter distances- better for
can be fast- but very expensive on gas if they are
sharper sleeker vehicles overall
2006-10-01 05:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by tbaby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋