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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Macktee wrote:
Proper maintenance is definitely the key. Here is the best way to ease your fears. Take a look at the equipment on a farm. Most of them have Diesel engines and yet many only work a few weeks each year. If kept up properly, they don't miss a beat. I know from first hand experience. Macktee
Makes sense to me. I live in farm country and lots of folks nearby have Diesel tractors, etc., that are used heavily in season and not so much other times of the year.
I had an acquaintance who had a Diesel auxiliary motor in his sailboat. It was used so little he would buy fuel every couple of years. No problems that I'm aware of.
Thanks, everyone! This has been very helpful!
Wayne
