The Benefits of a Diesel Engine

One of the biggest financial aspects to consider when choosing your next vehicle is whether or not to select one with a diesel engine. Before making your choice, take a look at the benefits of driving a diesel car…

Pros of a Diesel Engine

Diesel engines have been around for decades and each year, manufacturers make the necessary changes to improve and adapt them to the ever-changing nature of what we need from our cars – be it efficiency, power or torque. The diesel engine has long since been favoured among industries that experience heavy loads, like farming, mining and freight. These heavy-duty workhorses are a stark contrast to your average road car, but the diesel engine has proven its usefulness on asphalt too. Here are some pros to driving a diesel engine:

• diesel engines are known for their fuel efficiency, meaning lower day-to-day running costs than the average petrol car
• unlike petrol cars, diesel engines don’t rely on spark plugs; instead, they use hot air compression to ignite the fuel, resulting in lower maintenance costs and a reduced potential for engine problems, meaning you’re using a more reliable engine
• diesel engines produce a lot more torque than average petrol engines, in part due to its slow fuel burn and high compression
• modern diesel engines produce a lot less noise than their predecessors 
• they are known as the ‘rugged’ engines due to their high reliability 
• diesel engines usually have a considerably longer lifespan than petrol engines because they are engineered to withstand very high temperatures
• diesel cars can have a higher resale value than their petrol counterparts.

Cons of a Diesel Engine

The diesel engine is a great choice for motorists who are looking for reliability, fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs – but they are not without their drawbacks. Consider the following elements when selecting your diesel-powered motor vehicle:

• diesel cars can cost more upfront than when purchasing a petrol alternative
• diesel itself can be more expensive than petrol
• when maintenance is required for  your diesel engine, it can be more costly than when servicing or fixing a petrol engine
• cold weather can induce poor performance from your diesel engine
• if you are unable to purchase a modern diesel engine powered car, older models can come with loud engines.

The Benefits of Diesel Fuel

Like the engines it powers, diesel is a hardy, durable fuel that provides its users with an array of benefits, such as:

• greater efficiency than petrol
• lower CO₂ emissions
• diesel has a higher flashpoint (the lowest point at which a fuel type will ignite) and is thus less dangerous in times of spillage or accidents than petrol
• better fuel efficiency means you’ll be filling your tank less often
• it does not evaporate as easily as petrol, and is thus safer in times of spillage or accidents.

Why Choose Limitless World Petroleum

We provide diesel products to individuals and organisations across South Africa and can quote on quantities as required. Our direct fuel outlet makes it even easier to obtain the fuel you need, when you need it. Get in touch for more info!