Specifically a Nissan Patrol travelling through the Tibetan Plateau.
2007-09-07 00:23:54 · 4 answers · asked by vickster 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
I drive my diesel to over 3000 m altitude with no problems - we have the highest road in Europe near here. You may wish to think about winter additives to guard against fuel waxing at 5000 m though. You do lose a bit of power but not significant.
2007-09-07 01:41:21 · answer #1 · answered by oldhombre 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turbo charged diesel should do ok. 4.2 liter diesel will really loose power at the high altitude.
2007-09-07 07:39:17 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about this vehicle but some light aircraft are now diesel powered eg. turbo diesel Diamond DA40, and some WW2 bombers were also(Junkers?); so it is possible to operate at reduced air pressure.
2007-09-07 08:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A non-turbo engine will suffer power loss and inefficient fuel burn.
A turbo-charged engine should suffer less.
2007-09-07 10:00:30 · answer #4 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋