kaeforum:
Diesel is good to own , but the present price of fuel makes it undesirable, 87 -100 as against 130-155 for diesel.
The so called economy of diesel favor bigger vehicles like trucks as against small cars.
Its only economical if you are driving on the free way in a hold up the consumption is on the high side.

The initial cost is also high so is the availability as only companies with fleet are able to buy diesel which is mostly available as pick ups (hardly see it in vehicles)

Fewer diesel mechanics on the road too, the repairs can be costly as specialist are few and prefer to work on trucks.

Diesel is dirty makes a lot of noise and pollutes the environment, the hype about its cleanliness was exposed in the case of VW global.
The used a cheat software to exaggerate the mpg of diesel consumptions on their cars.

Diesel cars dont accelerate quick like petrol cars as they are more suitable for pulling loads than racing.

Electric cars would be preferable to diesel as the world is going green.

iamLeo:

i disagree wt some of ur points brov

Richy4:
I do not like cars that emits excessive smokes no matter how new the car might be.....

You and I knows the car that does that correct......? Just incase you are thinking about it, it's Diesel Cars

Ladipodeal:
I own a W202 C200 CDI. Travelled to and fro Ilorin yesterday with about 40litres diesel. My car presently emits black smoke on hard acceleration and might be consuming more fuel than usual.
However, it very difficult getting good mechanics and at times spares to work on modern diesel engines. The mechanics charges are quite high or outrageous in some case.
Most issues they got is related to bad diesel damaging the injector nozzles. Imagine a mechanic charging 70k to fix an engine that is sold 70k. I have resolve to start DIY for fixes on nozzles for the car and will acquire the tools soon. With bad nozzles or nozzle rail sensor it very difficult to start, upon starting you can travel anywhere.

ivoryhouse:


I have seen diesel versions of BMW X6, kia sportage, land rover LR3/LR4, etc. I bet you wont be able to differentiate between the diesel and petrol options of these cars. Diesel engines have developed beyond Danfo and old truck models

sorry bro. I am kind of a good car freak and I live in a nation where good cars are driven despite the fact that the owners has not finished paying for it . driving an awful cars is like a crime here. so there is no Danfo or much old trucks.....

If I see a diesel cars on the road, I will know. no matter how new or wonderful the car looks, it still uses diesel bro. the smoke is always more infact much more than the car that uses petrol...cars that uses petrol, you can hardly see the smoke except if it wasn't well serviced. but a diesel car.......?

Richy4:


sorry bro. I am kind of a good car freak and I live in a nation where good cars are driven despite the fact that the owners has not finished paying for it . driving an awful cars is like a crime here. so there is no Danfo or much old trucks.....

If I see a diesel cars on the road, I will know. no matter how new or wonderful the car looks, it still uses diesel bro. the smoke is always more infact much more than the car that uses petrol...cars that uses petrol, you can hardly see the smoke except if it wasn't well serviced. but a diesel car.......?

Richy4:


sorry bro. I am kind of a good car freak and I live in a nation where good cars are driven despite the fact that the owners has not finished paying for it . driving an awful cars is like a crime here. so there is no Danfo or much old trucks.....

If I see a diesel cars on the road, I will know. no matter how new or wonderful the car looks, it still uses diesel bro. the smoke is always more infact much more than the car that uses petrol...cars that uses petrol, you can hardly see the smoke except if it wasn't well serviced. but a diesel car.......?

Richy4:


sorry bro. I am kind of a good car freak and I live in a nation where good cars are driven despite the fact that the owners has not finished paying for it . driving an awful cars is like a crime here. so there is no Danfo or much old trucks.....

If I see a diesel cars on the road, I will know. no matter how new or wonderful the car looks, it still uses diesel bro. the smoke is always more infact much more than the car that uses petrol...cars that uses petrol, you can hardly see the smoke except if it wasn't well serviced. but a diesel car.......?

Ikenna351:






It's ok if you held unto your belief about the newer Diesel cars. However,You appear to not only lack understanding of modern Diesel engines, you obviously lack understanding of EFI systems as well.

The newer Peugeot HDI (Diesel) engines have better Co2 emissions than the petrol ones,,especially the ones with DPF, etc.

First, you need to start learning what a car that emits black smoke from exhaust means.


Ikenna, The Lion King.

sooperrescue:
Where is the diesel? Is it the dirty diesel fuel that is destroying the trucks that you are talking about? How many Mack trucks do you see on the road today to the extent that you will be advised to buy the truck spec without electronic brainbox because it can withstand our dirty sulfur rich adulterated diesel. Generator owners, truck owners are crying and one is recommending diesel powered cars. Whether the fuel is available, until we know the cetane level of the fuel, we cannot vouch for it. I have an X6 Diesel that I am looking for the fuel pump for the past 3 months. Ladipo and Aspamda says None, so what happens to an owner in an emergency?

sooperrescue:
.. It is not the parts that are scarce, it is what destroyed the fuel line that matters. Why is Mack brand not a strong truck? Why is it strong in the USA and weak in Nigeria? How come it can run for 1m milesin the USA while those bought brand new from Lanre Shittu will pack up at 150k miles? It is the diesel that we are talking about. Your friends that are smiling might be suffering and smiling as they are stuck with a car beyond their control. Diesel cars are good but without efficient fuel, in lastma monitor voice, they are not good to go. Merry Christmas and a wonderful new and blissful year for us all

Ladipodeal:
I own a W202 C200 CDI. Travelled to and fro Ilorin yesterday with about 40litres diesel. My car presently emits black smoke on hard acceleration and might be consuming more fuel than usual.
However, it very difficult getting good mechanics and at times spares to work on modern diesel engines. The mechanics charges are quite high or outrageous in some case.
Most issues they got is related to bad diesel damaging the injector nozzles. Imagine a mechanic charging 70k to fix an engine that is sold 70k. I have resolve to start DIY for fixes on nozzles for the car and will acquire the tools soon. With bad nozzles or nozzle rail sensor it very difficult to start, upon starting you can travel anywhere.

iamLeo:

Add like #200 engine oil to ur fuel tank any time u refill ur tank

diportivo:




Is it the local oil?since u said 200 naira own

Gazzuzz, siena, egunmogaji, denn, sultaan, Kingreign

Make only me no laugh

iamLeo:

yes, its serv as an additive to check adulterated diesel, nd sustain d life of d injector and nozzles. Mind u diesel engines are designed to burn bio fuels and vegetable oil. Dey dia dey laugh

diportivo:


I stay hia dey laugh bros

I dont knw wat bio fuels are.i am an illiterate u see.....i am conversant wit vegetable oil tho....seemingly as i ate dodo earlier today...

Engine oil as an addictive is what i am really interested in

Any which way,tmr i will check my brother's rrs dat has a turbocharged diesel engine and find the manual

If it is written there that these things are possible,i will offer an unreserved apology

Till then,i think u r very wrong

Think

iamLeo:

Add like #200 engine oil to ur fuel tank any time u refill ur tank

Ladipodeal:

Are you for real?... Engine oil in fuel tank in a CDI engine. The nozzles are very sensitive to ordinary diesel talkless of engine oil.
What's the reason for adding engine oil. Thanks

iamLeo:

Reason; to correct adolterated diesel. I worked in a refinary trust me i knw what im talkin abt

bayooz:
It is neither here nor there.
2 stroke oil has been added to diesel for long to lubricate and prolong some parts. But users must be very careful about this with modern diesel engines.

http://www.fuelexpert.co.za/2-stroke-oil-in-diesel-technical-study.php

http://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f22/motor-oil-diesel-fuel-173097/

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