Whether you prefer to drive a diesel engine or a gasoline engine, both come with benefits. Let’s talk about the benefits of diesel engines in this blog post. Benton Road Auto & Diesel Repair can maintain and repair your vehicle whether it’s a diesel or a gasoline-powered engine. We do a lot of diesel engine repairs, including on large trucks. Here are the benefits of diesel engines.
Better Fuel Economy
Diesel engines offer better fuel economy because the fuel is energy-dense. What this means is that the fuel produces more energy per gallon than gasoline does. As such, you will not go through a tank of diesel fuel as quickly as you would a tank of gasoline. This helps diesel vehicle owners save money at the pump. This is especially true if you live in an area where diesel fuel costs the same as gasoline or costs less than gasoline.
More Power
The energy density does not cost power, however. Rather, one reason why you see diesel engines on semi-trucks is that the diesel engines produce more power. They have more get-up-and-go from a stopped position and they can handle heavy loads better. Diesel engines are designed to generate more torque which gives you additional power if you need it. How can you beat that? Better fuel economy and more power! In fact, diesel fuel economy rivals the fuel economy of hybrid vehicles.
Longer Life
Diesel engines are also built to last. These engines produce more power by operating under higher compression and generating more heat. As such, they are designed to handle this excess stress and last much longer than gasoline engines do. In fact, the record for the longest-lasting diesel engine is 900,000 miles. You may not get that out of your diesel, but you will get a long-lasting automobile. This also saves you money in the end if you don’t have to buy a new car.
Resell Value
Finally, all of the above give diesel engines better resell value. Because diesel engines last so long and are economical, many people buy used diesel automobiles to save money. This gives them more popularity on the used-car market. If you take good care of your diesel automobile, you will likely get a good price for it either at the dealer for a trade-in or if you sell it independently.
As we said above, Benton Road Auto & Diesel Repair in Bossier City, LA, work on both diesel and gasoline engines. Call us today for all of your diesel maintenance and repair needs.
