Diesel Engines And Well Known Gas

Diesel Engines And Well Known Gas

 In passenger cars, the diesel engine has never really caught on.  During the middle to late 70s, diesel

 engines in passenger cars did notice a surge in sales due to the OPEC oil embargo, although that is the only real significant penetration that diesel engines have made in the market.  

Although diesel engines are more efficient, there are eight historical problems that may have held them back.

1.  Due to the higher compression ratios, diesel engines tend be heavier than the equivalent gasoline engine.

2.  Diesel vehicles and diesel engines tend to be more expensive than gas.

3.  Because of their weight and compression ratio, diesel engines tend to have lower RPM ranges

than gas engines.  This gives diesel engines more torque rather than higher horsepower, and this tends to make diesel vehicles slower in terms of acceleration.

4.  Diesel engines have to be fuel injected, and in the past fuel injection was very expensive and less reliable.

5.  Diesel engines tend to produce more smoke and smell very funny when compared to gasoline engines.

6.  They are harder to start in cold weather and if they contain glow plugs, the diesel engines may require you to wait before you start the engine so that the glow plugs can heat up.

7.  Diesel engines are much noisier than gas engines and tend to vibrate quite a bit.

8.  Diesel fuel is less available than gas.

Although one or two of these disadvantages would be acceptable, a group of them is a big turn away for

many people.

Even though the list above are reasons in the past as to why diesel never really took off, you can expect these reasons to get corrected and improved in the future, meaning that you will see more and more diesel vehicles on the road.

Advantages Of Diesel Engines

Advantages Of Diesel Engines

If you've owned a diesel powered vehicle in the past or if you own one now, you no doubt appreciate the qualities this engine provides you with.  More torque, better fuel economy, and easier maintenance are but a few of the attributes of owning diesel powered vehicles.  

However, there are some motorists that still complain about the engine's weak power, especially when accelerating from a full stop.  What you may not be aware of is the fact that a diesel engine can be tweaked to give more power without harming the fuel economy.  

Diesel engines use air compression to create combustion versus the fuel/air mixture that is required by gas engines.  This attribute means that diesel engines don't require spark plugs and therefore don't need to be tuned up.

Diesel fuel has a much high fuel density than gas, which results in fuel economy increases of 20 - 30% over gasoline powered vehicles.

Diesel engines are also cheaper to maintain as they have less parts than that of a gasoline powered engine.  The life span of a diesel engine is also much longer.

If you're looking for torque, for pulling a boat or other equipment, then the diesel engine has the supreme advantage.  Diesel engines are surely slower, especially when starting from a dead stop, although when you

climb hills or go over bridges, the diesel engine is surely up to the task.

With trucks, diesel is normally the leader over gas engines in terms of performance and miles per gallon.  Diesel trucks will get more miles than gas trucks, and the price for diesel is a bit cheaper than gas these days.

And with gas prices on the rise, diesel will continue to dominate for a long time to come.

Diesel Motor Home vs Gasoline Motor Home

When considering the purchase of a motor home, one needs to decide whether to buy gasoline (petrol) or diesel. Essentially, there will be very little difference between the two in terms of the interior comforts and road performance, however, there are differences that one needs to consider before making a purchase.

To begin with, price is going to be a consideration since diesel motor homes will cost more than motor homes run on gasoline. There are new super chassis gasoline models available (Ford and GM) which present excellent buying. They have excellent carrying capacity and are less expensive than diesel. Alternatively, some of the more popular diesel motor homes include, Monaco, Newmar, Holiday Rambler and Fleetwood.

Oil and maintenance are also considerations when deciding whether to purchase a diesel motor home or gasoline model. Generally, oil changes and maintenance are less expensive on the gasoline models with an oil change on a diesel motor home costing between $175-$250. However, diesel motor homes tend to ride quieter because the engine is in the rear on most. Another advantage that diesel motor homes have over standard gasoline models is the cargo carrying capacity. Diesel models can carry more cargo and this includes heavier materials in the interior of the motor home such as Corian counter tops, china toilets etc.

Additionally, diesel motor homes usually have superior transmissions and pac brakes. These are important considerations if you intend to do a lot of mountain driving. Another important factor to consider when buying a motor home is the longevity of the vehicle. Diesel motor homes tend to run forever whereas in the long run, gasoline motor homes will generally require much more maintenance.

So there you have it! Make sure that you fully understand the fundamental differences between a diesel motor home and a gasoline motor home before making your purchase. You will also need to research a variety of companies who offer these motor homes for sale to ensure that you are paying the right price for your vehicle. Whether you decide to go diesel or gasoline, the flexibility that motor homes bring to your holiday adventures will be both exciting, flexible and extremely comfortable.

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