- Diesel Pumps and Diesel Engines
General information, help and some history about diesel pumps and diesel engines. Including how a four stroke engine works, the different types of diesel engine and the use of a diesel pump in a diesel engine....
- Is a Diesel Better Than Petrol?
This is an argument which will have four wheel drivers talking for hours and hours. Both petrol and diesel vehicles have their own advantages, and you need to get a vehicle which suits your individual needs. A petrol car needs servicing only every 10 000 kilometers, whereas a diesel needs servicing every 5000 kilometers. Diesel parts tend to be more expensive, but they are considerably...
- Diesel Car Or Petrol Car
The two most important fuels for vehicles are the diesel and petrol. Petrol is more common than diesel, because there are almost all kinds of vehicles available that run on petrol but diesel is mainly used in heavy vehicles and vehicles which are used for long journeys....
- Petrol Or Diesel – The Pros and Cons
You should remember that petrol and diesel are not the only options available. You can also buy cars that are built as hybrids, which have been designed to have a small petrol or diesel engine as well as an electric motor. It is the electronics in the car, which can run off the electric motor dependent on how much power is required....
- Diesel Versus Petrol Engines
The differences between diesel engines and petrol engines goes far beyond conventional wisdom about cars and trucks. Especially with major manufacturers, such as Volkswagen, now offering diesel engines in passenger vehicles....
- Diesel Cars in India
Diesel cars are available in all makes and models, and today there are several car manufacturing companies that offer their best selling car models in the diesel version. Therefore, you will be able to buy a diesel run SUV, as well as a diesel run small car, or even a diesel run traveler. There are several new cars that are being designed and launched on a consistent level in diesel model...
- Diesel Particulate Filters
In order to reduce the effects of harmful diesel emissions on the environment diesel particulate filters are due to be fitted to cars in 2009. This is part of new emissions legislation, which aims to make these filters as common in diesel cars as catalytic converters are in petrol cars. The diesel particulate filters have been designed to reduce diesel soot emissions by up to eighty percent,...
- Diesel Gas Conversions
Up until a few years ago, Diesel Gas Conversions were not available. They truly are a great piece of technology as they improve economy, improve power and increase the resale value of your vehicle. Unlike a petrol and gas vehicle, Diesel Gas vehicles use both fuels at the same time. Usually about 70% diesel and 30% gas is injected at the same time. This means that more of the diesel is...
- Every Fifth Driver Puts Wrong Fuel in a Diesel Car
It may be funny to think about what will happen if you place petrol in a diesel car or vice versa. However, what is not funny is how much damage that petrol in a diesel engine can cause, and once you see the repair bill the fact is that misfuelling will probably cease to be a laughing matter. The astonishing truth is that every fifth driver will at some point place the wrong fuel into a...
- Improve Diesel Fuel Economy Via Fuel Saving Devices
With the seemingly unstoppable rise in petrol and diesel prices, more and more companies are looking into ways of fuel saving. A planned 3p rise in petrol duty, scheduled for July 2010, means that diesel and petrol are likely be similarly expensive. That's why it's so important that transport and logistic companies especially take steps to capitalise on diesel's superior natural economy...
- The Great Diesel Vs Petrol Car Argument
So you are presently considering buying a new car, with the current economic climate all the signs are that you should consider a diesel engine for its fuel cost. What about the price of buying them, aren't petrol driven cars are so much cheaper in the long run? There seems to be a lot of confusion on the subject with many arguments both for and against both types....
- Petrol Or Diesel?
Petrol engines tend to have more power and they are more refined, so it's quieter and smoother however new diesel engines are not far from that. Diesel powered engines tend to use less fuel but be aware older engines especially no-turbo models have to be pushed very hard....
- TDI Clean Diesel Cars Save Fuel and the Environment
I have been driving diesel cars since 1986. The diesels back then were just the regular run of the mill diesels. They were the diesels that the politically correct crowd of environmentalists decided were not good for the environment. It was true back then that the diesel was not as clean as it is today. Those days are past and a new diesel engine takes away all that was wrong with diesel...
- Diesel Vs Gas – Which is Better?
Gas engines tend to reach higher revolution per minute (RPMs) faster than diesel, making them quicker from a dead stop than diesel powered cars. On the other hand, since diesel combusts in a more gradual way than gas, diesel engines deliver more horsepower at lower RPMs....
- LPG Gas Conversions
LPG injected vehicles produce considerably less conservatory gases and erstwhile pollutants in comparison to diesel and petrol vehicles. LPG normally has approximately 20 per cent less ozone developing prospective (a calculation of the propensity to produce photochemical smog). It is undoubtedly good not for you but for our environment also to sue LPG and replace the diesel and petrol engines...
- Is it Worth it to Buy a Diesel Car Or Truck?
With average fuel costs hovering around $3 per gallon many people are starting to consider diesel cars or trucks because of their fuel efficiency benefits. Is it worth buying a diesel? How many diesel-powered models are on the market today? What other factors should be considered when weighing whether or not to buy a diesel?...
- The Honda Accord Tourer Review
The Honda Accord Tourer is a four-door estate car manufactured by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda from 2003. At its introduction the new Accord was available with petrol or diesel power plants with a choice of 2.0l or 2.4l I-VTEC petrol or 2.2l CTDi Turbodiesel. Both diesel and petrol versions are available with automatic or manual gearboxes with the 2.4 petrol having a 6-speed...
- Diesel Cars For Sale
Diesel cars have better fuel efficiency than the normal gasoline cars. They are a better choice for heavy duty jobs and they save much money for the driver. This article will show you why you need a diesel car and where to get one at a good price......
- The Diesel Cars
Of late and in the next few years to come, there have and there will be a slew of diesel variants of cars from almost all auto majors entering India. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki all plan to bring in diesel versions of their new cars into the Indian market....
- Are Diesel Vehicles Better Than Gasoline?
Many more cars are being built with diesel engines these days. If you've owned one in the past, you'll already appreciate the advantages they have. These includes better fuel economy, easier maintenance and increased torque to name a few....
- Alternate Fuel For Cars – Is Hydrogen the Answer?
There are currently a number of different fuels being proposed as alternatives to fossil based fuel petrol and diesel. These include: electricity, hybrids, bio diesel, ethanol, methanol, hydrogen, and others....
- The Audi R8 V12 Tdi Diesel Supercar – A Drive on the Dark Side
When the German Rudof Christian Diesel first unveiled his new prototype in 1892, he thought he had invented a cheap and reliable power engine for the masses. Even now if you ask a diesel driver to describe their engines performance the word economical will soon crop up, however the German car manufacturer Audi is now looking to challenge that perception of the diesel engine with the worlds...
- Should You Buy a Car With a Diesel Engine?
If you are in the market to purchase a new car or vehicle you might be questioning whether to get one with a gasoline or a diesel engine. Cars with gasoline engines are more common but there are also many positives utilizing a Diesel engine. First we'll go over the drawbacks of a Diesel Engine Noise....
- 10 Signs You Need Diesel Additives
Whether you run a family diesel car, or haulage company, you're sure to have wondered whether diesel additives are worth using. Perhaps you've heard many claims and wonder if they could possibly be true. You should use diesel additives if any of these scenarios apply to you....
- Choosing a Diesel Tuning Chip (ECU Remap) Or Diesel Tuning Box
If you read car tuning magazines, browse on-line forums or talk to other car enthusiasts and mention diesel tuning boxes or diesel tuning chips (ECU remaps), you will often find that people have very different opinions on the merits of both types of system. This article looks at the two systems to help you decide if you should use a diesel tuning system, and which one....
- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Of Vegetable Oil Diesel
When Rudolph Diesel invented his diesel engine in the late 19th century, it was designed to run on vegetable oil diesel. Because fossil fuels were cheaper than vegetable oil, this aspect of his discovery was never pursued....
- Are CNG and LPG Better Than Petrol and Diesel?
The prices of conventional fuels like petrol and diesel are getting costlier by the day. While the price of every other commodity increases, fuel prices too witness a hike and nothing much can be done about these perishable resources. Now, even the Indian government has decided to deregulate fuel prices. Meanwhile, the quest for alternate fuel resources continues. Car makers have begun...
- Are CNG and LPG Better Than Petrol and Diesel?
The prices of conventional fuels like petrol and diesel are getting costlier by the day. While the price of every other commodity increases, fuel prices too witness a hike and nothing much can be done about these perishable resources. Now, even the Indian government has decided to deregulate fuel prices. Meanwhile, the quest for alternate fuel resources continues. Car makers have begun...
