The popularity of gasoline engines today is caused by their widespread use since the times of the Soviet Union. As was customary at that time, all cars and special equipment had gasoline power units, and cargo, agricultural, and equipment for passenger transportation were mostly diesel.
Nowadays, more and more car owners are thinking about which engine is best to choose a car with. This choice is influenced by a number of factors that need to be considered.
Power and fuel consumption
If we consider these two types of engines from a performance point of view, then the natural conclusion will be that diesel power units have significantly better performance in this parameter. This is achieved due to the compression ratio of the fuel mixture, which is approximately twice as high for a diesel engine.
It is worth noting that the design of the diesel engine allows for significantly better fuel distribution, which contributes to a significant reduction in consumption. Power indicators are related to this. Typically, a diesel engine will have less power than a gasoline engine. That is why the first criterion when choosing an engine type will be the issue of fuel economy or engine power. In this matter, everything will depend on the method and preferences of driving.
Working period
Numerous studies show that diesel engines have a service life that is several orders of magnitude longer than gasoline engines. But you should understand that this property occurs only when the car is refueled with high-quality fuel. In this aspect, gasoline power units are more practical, since they are less picky about the type and quality of the fuel mixture.
Repair work
Despite the fact that the service life of a diesel engine is considered impressive, poor fuel quality often leads to breakdowns of varying complexity. As a rule, not all service stations manage to find a professional who will not only undertake to repair a diesel engine, but will do it efficiently. One of the most common breakdowns of diesel engines is the fuel system, namely the pump responsible for supplying fuel. Replacing a pump is a rather expensive process financially, but all manufacturing companies claim decent service life.
Using diesel engines in winter
It is difficult to start any car when severe frost sets in, but for owners of diesel engines this can turn into a feat. If the temperature is below fifteen degrees, then diesel fuel becomes like a gel. This is why winter fuel for diesel cars was developed.
In order to feel comfortable in the winter with a diesel engine, many motorists use not only winter fuel, but also all kinds of additives and heating systems that allow diesel fuel to return to normal condition as quickly as possible in any frost.
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