Tuesday, July 2, 2013

5 Good Reasons To Choose Diesel Over Gas

By Jone Carducci


Buying a truck is not as easy as buying milk in the grocery. You will be spending a big amount of money on a new truck. Also, there are a lot of options available that you may have a hard time making a final decision. The fact that there are diesel-powered and gas-powered trucks may only worsen the scenario. It is common for people to have a hard time deciding between the two. Then again, you have to make one good decision. Let us take a look at why diesel is better. Here are five good reasons why.

First, when we talk about fuel economy, diesel-powered vehicles win by a large margin. You can already see the difference just by using a gallon of diesel and gasoline. A diesel truck requires lesser fuel for it to run. You cannot just ignore the savings you can get when you have a diesel truck. Remember that fuel prices are a bit high nowadays, and you can easily spend so much more if you opt for a gas-powered vehicle.

Second, diesel engines last longer than their gasoline counterparts. Diesel engines make use of higher compression and they also produce more torque, making them stronger than gas-powered vehicles. Moreover, they are simpler as they do not have an ignition system. They can operate even at lower RPMs. Because of its slower revolutions plus its strength and simplicity, these trucks require lesser repairs and last longer. You can therefore stay away from costly repairs in the future.

Third, a diesel truck has more torque than a gasoline truck. The good thing about having a lot of torque is that your truck can accelerate at lower revs. Your truck will be very fast. Moreover, you can feel the speed without consuming a lot of fuel. On the flip side, a truck that has less torque needs higher revs for it to accelerate. Even if your truck will still run fast, this is not good for your engine and you will also use more gas.

Fourth, diesel-powered trucks do not need spark plugs or distributors. They can ignite the fuel without the need for spark plugs. Apart from the efficiency, this means that a diesel-powered truck does not require ignition tune-ups. That is an additional expense for you if you choose a gas-powered truck. If you do not want to spend time and money on tune-ups, a diesel truck is the best option for you.

Lastly, once you feel that it is time to improve the performance of your truck, you will not have a hard time looking for aftermarket parts. There are lots of them around. Your truck will have more torque with a diesel tuner. You can even get a bigger injector or a larger turbo if you want to make it more powerful. There are so many reasons why you should opt for a diesel truck, and these are only five of them. When it is time to make a choice, do not forget these 5 reasons. In the end, you know that you will never go wrong with diesel.




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