Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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RFoneWatt,
What is the tow capacity of those vehicles? We're talking about "long-distance hauling of heavy loads", and you describe those as "passenger vehicles".
The problem with the emissions systems of diesel pickups is that the test the Feds use for approving those is based on minimal emissions when hauling heavy loads long distances. Diesel pickups are used for all sorts of purposes, but the Feds test for only one.
One size does not fit all here. We're stuck with the usual idiot regulatory system screwing things up.
What is the tow capacity of those vehicles? We're talking about "long-distance hauling of heavy loads", and you describe those as "passenger vehicles".
The problem with the emissions systems of diesel pickups is that the test the Feds use for approving those is based on minimal emissions when hauling heavy loads long distances. Diesel pickups are used for all sorts of purposes, but the Feds test for only one.
One size does not fit all here. We're stuck with the usual idiot regulatory system screwing things up.
RFOneWatt wrote:Tom Holsinger wrote:
AFAIK, there simply is NOT ANY diesel emissions system which works as well for short distance stop & go traffic as it does for long-distance hauling of heavy loads. There isn't anything even close.
What do you think about the VM Motori 2.6 & 3.0 CRD's used in the 2005-2006 Jeep Liberty, and 2009-Present Jeep Grand Cherokee? (Variations of this engine have been used all over the world in passenger vehicles for MANY years)
I have also been noticing quite a few delivery vehicles in my area sporting the CRD Logo.
Of course they do the best on the e-way, just like any vehicle but they don't seem to have any issues with stop and go either...
Apples to Oranges... :)
