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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Diesel Pros:
Lots of low end torque for towing.
Inherently better fuel economy than gasoline engine.
Diesel Cons:
Higher initial investment.
Higher maintenance cost: More oil changes, more oil, more expensive filters. Battery replacement costs a lot more. Injectors and glow plugs don't need regular replacement, but when they do a lot more $$$ than a set of spark plugs.
Don't start as well in really cold temps.
Fuel jelling sometimes in winter.
Extra weight of engine adds to vehicle weight.
Lots of low end torque for towing.
Inherently better fuel economy than gasoline engine.
Diesel Cons:
Higher initial investment.
Higher maintenance cost: More oil changes, more oil, more expensive filters. Battery replacement costs a lot more. Injectors and glow plugs don't need regular replacement, but when they do a lot more $$$ than a set of spark plugs.
Don't start as well in really cold temps.
Fuel jelling sometimes in winter.
Extra weight of engine adds to vehicle weight.
