It doesn’t matter if you drive a gasoline or diesel-powered vehicle. We can fix it here at JTR Repair. Some of our customers ask us which is better? Diesel or gasoline? The truth of the matter is both work very well, and it depends on what is important to you when it comes to your car, truck, or utility vehicle. Let’s talk about the advantages of driving a diesel automobile below, so you can see how well that fits into your preferences and driving needs.
Better Fuel Economy
One of the biggest advantages of driving a diesel is you will get more mileage out of each tank. Diesel fuel is thick and what is called “energy-dense.” What this means is that diesel fuel can generate more power using less fuel. Naturally, the less fuel the engine uses to generate the power it needs the fewer times you end up at the gas station refilling your tank.
In fact, modern-day diesel engines get gas mileage that rivals hybrid vehicles. If saving money on gas is important to you, you may do better driving a diesel automobile depending on how much diesel fuel costs in your area. Throughout the United States, the fuel cost is comparable to that of gasoline, especially with gas prices on the rise right now.
Greater Lifespan
Another advantage to a diesel automobile is its longevity. These engines are designed to produce high compression and excessive heat. This is what gives the diesel engine more torque, i.e., power. We will talk more about power next, but know that you will get plenty of miles out of your diesel automobile. In fact, you will be surprised to know that one Mercedes-Benz diesel engine lasted 900,000 miles.
More Power
You know that big rigs all have diesel engines and the reason why goes back to the torque that converts into power. A diesel engine produces more torque which means you get a greater power response when you press down on the accelerator. If get-up-and-go is important to you, you may find that you prefer driving a diesel automobile as opposed to a gasoline automobile, unless you buy a high-performance sports car.
Resale Value
Finally, because of their fuel savings, durability, longevity, and power, diesel automobiles tend to fetch pretty good resale prices when their drivers are ready to buy a new car. As with hybrid and electric vehicles, there is a huge demand for diesel automobiles in the used-car market.
As we said above, whether you drive a gasoline or diesel-powered vehicle, we’ve got you covered here at JTR Repair in Crawfordsville, IN. You can count on us for all of your automotive service and repair needs.
