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…[automotive diesel engines] seem to be more efficient and reliable than gasoline engines. About 20% more efficient. If you look at L/100km or mpg you might sa
by jws 13y ago
…[automotive diesel engines] seem to be more efficient and reliable than gasoline engines.
About 20% more efficient. If you look at L/100km or mpg you might say 40%, but diesel fuel has more energy by volume.
- sliverstorm 13y ago* Less energy by volume, I thought
- badfortrains 13y agoMore is correct according to the US energy information administration [http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=9991 http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=9991]. Only about 10% more though according to their graph
- thedrbrian 13y agoReliability is a bit suspect too. Old indirect injection diesels could be fixed with a rock and a hammer, the new stuff is way less tolerant of any mistreatment.
- pselbert 13y agoWe own a diesel 2012 bmw which requires diesel exhaust fluid. If it runs out of fluid (which can happen on a road trip) the vehicle will refuse to start. Extra maintenance is certainly present.
- sliverstorm 13y agoOld indirect injection diesels could be fixed with a rock and a hammer Or, in a pinch, two rocks