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Lessmore
Explorer II
Feb 18, 2018

Diesel engines why not more available in smaller vehicles ?

Diesel engines are popular in domestic 3/4 and 1 ton pick up trucks. They are becoming popular in North America and are offered in more lighter duty pickup trucks than before ...the Ram 1500, Chevy C...
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Jarlaxle
Explorer II
Feb 25, 2018
8.1 Van wrote:
The party is over for diesel powered vehicles. I have a 2017 Chevy Sonic Turbo with 6-speed stick that is rated at 38mpg highway and I prefer it to a diesel. I had two PSD Excursions (7.3 & 6.0) and they were a pain compared to my 8.1 big block van since they sit for a long time between trips. I think turbo gas engines are the way to go for both cars and pickups.


The Sonic is a roller skate. That it doesn't top 40MPG is a travesty.

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