Advantages and Disadvantages of Diesel Vehicles

Are you currently in the market for a new car and are considering purchasing a diesel powered vehicle? If so, great! What many people don’t realize is that diesels have many advantages compared to regular gasoline powered vehicles! Continue reading to learn exactly what those advantages are and what some disadvantages could be.

Advantages

• Diesels get great mileage. They typically deliver 25 to 30 percent better fuel economy than similarly performing gasoline engines.

• Diesel fuel is one of the most efficient and energy dense fuels available today. Because it contains more usable energy than gasoline, it delivers better fuel economy.

• Diesels have no spark plugs or distributors. Therefore, they never need ignition tune-ups.

• Diesel engines are built to withstand the rigors of higher compression. Consequently, they usually last much longer than gas-powered vehicles before they require major repairs.

Disadvantages

• Although diesel fuel used to be cheaper than gasoline, it now often costs the same amount or more.

• Although diesel fuel is considered to be more efficient because it converts heat into energy rather than sending the heat out the tailpipe as gas-powered vehicles do, it doesn’t result in flashy high-speed performance.

• Diesels still need regular maintenance to keep them running. You have to change the oil and the air, oil, and fuel filters.

• If you neglect the maintenance and the fuel injection system breaks down, you may have to pay a diesel mechanic more money to get things fixed than you would to repair a gasoline system because diesel engines are more technologically advanced.

Now is honestly a great time to buy a diesel powered vehicle because diesel technology is constantly being improved!  This is mainly due to the government pressure to produce low-emission diesel engines for passenger vehicles, trucks, buses, and farm and construction equipment to destroy toxic emissions. If you’re interested in learning more information or want to schedule a test drive with one of our diesel vehicles, visit our website today!