lovely09 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yes,we can see the prices is mostly increasing these days.I got some search and here's what i found.A diesel releases less carbon dioxide into the air because it is more fuel efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 No contest, diesel every time for me, I've has 4 1.9 tdi's in the past 16 years, and am just about to step up to a 2.2 tdi. They tend to be more reliable than petrol, due to fewer electrics I guess. However if you expect to be stuck in traffic jams on a regular basis remember they rev at circa 1000, so you're burning far more fuel than a petrol with a low rev tick over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truman Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 No contest, diesel every time for me, I've has 4 1.9 tdi's in the past 16 years, and am just about to step up to a 2.2 tdi. They tend to be more reliable than petrol, due to fewer electrics I guess. However if you expect to be stuck in traffic jams on a regular basis remember they rev at circa 1000, so you're burning far more fuel than a petrol with a low rev tick over. My diesel mondeo idles at about 800 rpm... the fuel computer says it uses 0.1 gall/hr at idle.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number Six Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 If I'm stuck in traffic I turn the engine off. You're getting 0mpg, same as if you left the engine running, but you're not using any fuel either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shand1 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 ???????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crookesey Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 If I'm stuck in traffic I turn the engine off. You're getting 0mpg, same as if you left the engine running, but you're not using any fuel either. You use quite a bit of fuel starting it, don't tell me that you push it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 That was the case a few years ago when diesel pumps were all mechanical, but it's a different story these days, most modern diesels have electronic involvement/control & common rail systems, not to mention potential turbo, egr & associated problems! Diesel pumps are still mechanical - you need one to generate the high rail pressures. You also have to have mechanical injectors to open at the right time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obelix Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 You use quite a bit of fuel starting it, don't tell me that you push it. Not really. A diesel starts with almost no fuel, same as a hot petrol engine will - they don't need richening on start like a petrol from cold would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronthenekred Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Diesel. Never touch a petrol again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamss Posted August 26, 2011 Author Share Posted August 26, 2011 From past experience petrol cars have been much more reliable than diesel cars maybe because in petrol cars there is less to go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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