Why are diesel vehicles so popular worldwide?
Well, for starters, diesels get up to 30% better fuel economy than gas engines. And they last a lot longer. And modern diesel engines are refined, quiet, and powerful – and there’s none of that black smoke we used to see.
Some people may think that diesels create more pollution. But you need to rethink diesel vehicles. Environmental pollution standards for diesel cars and light trucks are scheduled to be as strict as they are for gasoline vehicles. A modern diesel engine is as clean as a gas engine.
And, there is not a lot of trade off’s with diesel in terms of performance. A modern passenger car diesel is very smooth, quiet, and quick. Most folks wouldn’t notice any difference. For those who tow trailers and haul heavy loads, diesel vehicles will be an improvement.
Now diesel engines are heavy-duty, so they cost more than gas engines. But they get better fuel economy – so the break-even point is largely dependent on the difference between gas and diesel prices at the pump and how many miles you drive. And diesel vehicles have a higher resale value.
Now, let’s get back to diesel maintenance.
Diesel vehicles do require very clean fuel, air and oil, so their filters are much higher capacity than gasoline filters and cost more. The engine air filter needs to be changed more frequently as well.
Repair costs are similar. As with gasoline engines, proper maintenance is the key to long engine life and to avoiding repairs. So pretty much what we have come to expect with gas vehicles; coolant system service, transmission service, power brakes, power steering, differential, filters, fuel system, and so on. And the payoff for you, if you’re the kind that likes to keep your vehicles for a long time, is that a properly maintained diesel engine can last for hundreds of thousands of miles.
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