I’ve driven diesel powered cars in other countries and have loved their fuel economy. Why can’t we buy them in the US?
No doubt, diesels are a great idea but:
U.S. Emissions are a big issue.
Diesel acceptability in the U.S.
Back in the 1970 GM in it’s infinite wisdom made a diesel
car out of a gas engine. Needless [...]
I just got a new car, a Volkwagen Jetta, that is diesel and I used to drive a Dodge Neon. I find my gas (diesel) mileage to be much much better driving my Volkswagen, but I was wondering if anyone can tell me if I am doing anything to help the environment by burning diesel.
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I am advised that the diesel engine cars, unlike petrol cars, should run regularly or else the engine life would reduce.. it is true? Is it okay to keep a diesel car idle for months without using? technical replies would be appreciated.
There is no difference in the basic mechanical workings of a gas and diesel [...]
Thanks Magley, but I’m not sure what that means…
they shouldnt check for oil leak
Are there any other countries in the world where it happens?
Sorry for my English. I’m Spaniard.
sounds like Jean is a closed minded moron who has never driven a modern diesel. As an American I can tell you that we don’t buy diesels here because the collective IQ here hovers around 50 so we buy big [...]
Are there any other countries in the world where it happens?
Sorry for my English. I’m Spaniard.
sounds like Jean is a closed minded moron who has never driven a modern diesel. As an American I can tell you that we don’t buy diesels here because the collective IQ here hovers around 50 so we buy big [...]
Penny pinching misers if you cant afford to put fuel in your car then you should buy a bicycle. Petrol cars all the way.
Agree 100%!!
If they banned Diesel vehicles and the filthy fuel they burn tomorrow, our city pollution levels would half by next weekend. Try Vir John’s test above & see how long you [...]
If no, why are they so popular especially around Europe?
If yes, why are some not legal in all states yet?
Thanks
What I mean is are they cleaner with emissions?
Diesels are cleaner than gasoline.
The EPA utilizes exhaust emissions to test vehicles. The problem with their test is they don’t test to see how much pollution per mile [...]
How does the oil companies control the car industry to do this?
We have diesels here. What do you think big trucks are? And they pollute worse than gas engines do. Thats why Europe stinks and is so filthy. Boy those oil companies,they control everything,just like Bush does………NOT
I know in cali you can only lease new diesel cars.
yep. I am in NV, and a dealer - we sell them all the time.
