By: Rudy Silva
Submitted: 2010-04-22 19:32:25 | Word Count: 577
Diesel motors are fuel-efficient. Compared to gasoline-run engine, a diesel engine is 30% better at delivering great fuel economy. Today’s diesel engines are improved. They are not as noisy and smelly as they used to be. Also, they are not as bad an air pollution as they used to be.
If your truck uses a diesel engine, you will find that you can drive longer miles and fill up your tank less often. If you maintain a constant low-speed driving, your fuel efficiency can rise to 50%. The diesel motor is durable. Even the diesel motor parts are known for their long lasting.
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Torque is another characteristic that people look for in diesel motors. To meet everyday demands, drivers need more pulling power for towing and hauling. Diesel can deliver an extra grunt. Trucks and trailers-whether horse or travel trailers-using diesel engines are very useful during race and car shows.
With greater torque, drivers are accorded the desired acceleration. Diesel engines have more than 600 lb-ft of torque. They are heavier and carry more carbon atoms; hence, they are 15% more energy dense. Because motors convert heat energy from fuel into mechanical energy, diesel engine offers more power and mileage per gallon.
As we live in the year 2010, manufacturers introduced clean-diesel technology. Trucks and trailers are not the only vehicles that can use diesel. There are already diesel-powered passenger cars and SUVs from Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen.
Because of the extra technology afforded to diesel motors, and which make them perform well on the road, diesel vehicles are more expensive. When it comes to safety, diesel engines can deliver the same safety features common among gasoline motors. These are anti-lock brakes, side airbags and stability control.
Luxury and convenience are offered in diesel. Most passenger cars and SUVs with diesel engines in 2010 are German-manufactured. They have a premium feel in the interior. The American diesel pickups have similar standard and optional features as the gas counterparts.
Diesel vehicles also have more passenger capacity and interior space in some models and vehicle types. With an exception of Audi A3, BMW 335d, a rear-seat room is spacious in all other passenger cars and SUVs models.
Mercedes-Benz GL350 offers spacious seven-passenger capacity in all three rows. The heavy-duty pickups have the capacity of seating from three to six people, depending on the car models such as regular, extended or crew-cab models.
Luggage capacity is important. Vehicles with diesel motors offer such feature as well. The 335d of Mercedes-Benz has 12 cubic feet of trunk capacity. 666.9 cubic feet is the trunk capacity of Jetta SportWagen, with folded rear seatbacks.
SUVs of midsize have 70 cubic feet cargo capacity. The bigger GL-class tops out at 83 cubic feet. Buyers of heavy-duty pickup should assess how much cargo space they need in selecting a cab and bed configuration. A long-bed option should be preferred when you plan to hook up a fifth wheel trailer.
Diesel motors are guaranteed to last for 250,000 miles given good care. It can go farther if the truck or SUVs or passenger cars are given extra care.
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