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MAY
17
2013

Are Diesel Cars All That Better?

Multiple news reports have indicated that with the rising gas prices, multiple consumers have reported they prefer to purchase a diesel car over a vehicle that runs on gasoline.

In spite of the many great qualities of diesel-run cars, motorists are still very unaware of the main differences, pros and cons associated with owning a vehicle that runs on diesel.

While this is an exciting time to be a diesel-engine enthusiast, experts urge consumers to make sure they know everything they need to know about diesel cars before buying. While diesel cars are extremely efficient, hybrid and diesel cars go about efficient in very different manners.

Hybrids are vehicles that do well mostly in city driving, while diesel cars do well primarily while traveling on the highway. The reason why diesel engines are much more efficient on the highway is because the vehicle develops enough power and torque without having to rely on a high engine revolution.

With that being said, city-dwellers looking for a vehicle that is efficient and reliable should keep that in mind.

In many countries across the globe, diesel is not pricier than gas such as some places in Europe. For drivers in India, for an instance, the price of diesel is less costly than the price of gas, however, that is not what happens in the United States. Here, diesel is less abundant ad more expensive to produce, which pushes the price up. According to the reports, the government also taxes diesel more than it does gas.

Diesel cars are also more expensive than gas vehicles. According to experts, carmakers need to meet tough emissions regulations, which makes diesel cars more expensive since the manufacturers need to work on the technology and material that would make sure that the vehicles are meeting federal standards.

Experts also encourage drivers to keep in mind that diesel smells. Unlike gasoline, diesel can be slick to the touch and doesn’t evaporate in air, all traits that make the oil a bit unpleasant to deal with.

Another problem for diesel car owners may be the lack of availability since diesel is only offered in half of all U.S. fuel stations.

If you’re still looking into learning more about purchasing vehicles that run on diesel, follow this link to read the full article. Whenever you’re looking for a new car, do your research extensively before you make up your mind.

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