Diesel engines -- low miles?
I have no experience with Diesel engines. In reading this forum, I’ve seen a number of cautions regarding potential problems and expensive repairs because of Diesel engines sitting unused too long....
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The problems with a diesel sitting a long time are associated with the fuel going bad and/or growing algae in it. This can cause all sorts of problems that will arise no matter what kind of maint. the PO did.
But 3~4k a year doesn't sound to bad and if it has fuel issues you'll either have driveability issues or the filter will keep clogging - which is just an inconvenience IMO (BTDT).
If it were me, I would take it on a good test drive and if it runs good I'd go for it. If it's rough, cuts out or falls on its face I'd skip it.
But 3~4k a year doesn't sound to bad and if it has fuel issues you'll either have driveability issues or the filter will keep clogging - which is just an inconvenience IMO (BTDT).
If it were me, I would take it on a good test drive and if it runs good I'd go for it. If it's rough, cuts out or falls on its face I'd skip it.
