The good news about our auto shop is we work on both diesel and gasoline engines. No matter what you drive, we can service and repair your automobile. If you are considering switching to a diesel engine, we will list some of the benefits of a diesel engine below. This is not intended to make up your mind for you. Rather, this information may be helpful in determining what works better for you. Aside from the engine, take into account the cost of diesel fuel in your area, as well.
More Economical
The reason why we bring this up is that in some areas, diesel fuel is extremely expensive. If you live in an area where diesel fuel is comparable to gasoline, you may find that you get better economy out of the diesel engine. The reason why is that diesel fuel is thick and energy-dense. This means that the fuel produces more energy out of a gallon of fuel than gasoline does. In other words, it will not take as much fuel for your diesel engine to produce power. As such, newer diesel engines can get gas mileage that is as good as hybrid vehicles. Diesel fuel is extremely economical.
Greater Power
You may think that you have to suffer in the power department if the fuel is so economical, but this is not the case. The reason why you see big rigs and heavy-duty trucks operating with diesel engines is that diesel engines actually produce more power than gasoline engines do. They produce a higher torque that allows the vehicle to pick up speed faster from a stop. If you are looking for a vehicle with a lot of power, the diesel engine may be the optimal choice. These engines are designed to be powerful.
Insanely Durable
They are also insanely durable. A diesel engine produces high compression and a ton of heat. As such, it needs to be built tough enough to withstand the extreme conditions. The diesel engine that holds the record for toughness belonged to a Mercedes-Benz. This engine actually clocked over 900,000 miles on the odometer before it died.
Greater Resell Value
As you can imagine, this means that diesel vehicles can fetch a decent amount of money on the used car market. Many people know that the engines are durable and will last an extremely long time. As such, they are willing to pay more for used diesel automobiles.
Again, we work on both diesel and gasoline engines, so no matter what you drive, we can service or repair your automobile.
