Despite the fact that they tried to kill diesel, the efficiency of these engines has made the European Union give it a vote of confidence or, at least, the same status as gasoline between now and 2035. That is why it is best to take maximum care that diesel engine and last another decade.
Much has been written about diesels. Those engines that gave us so much joy in the years 2000 and 2010. Unfortunately, the dieselgate exploded and it was discovered that most diesels emitted much more than they had claimed.
Diesel has pros and cons. As for its advantages, modern diesel engines have very low consumption with very low emissions, including harmful gases. (thanks to the addition of AdBlue and the improvements in the catalysts).
As for its cons, diesel is now more expensive than gasoline 95 for the first time in history and that, on average, they are more expensive to fix and a little more delicate than gasoline engines. That’s why today we explain how to keep your diesel engine in good condition.
- Check the oil level: Lubricant is always an essential part of the proper functioning of an engine. But it is that in a diesel, although its fuel already carries something in itself, it is even more important. You must put a good quality one and replace it within the periods indicated by the manufacturer. And of course, when you do, you also have to put a new oil filter.
- Particle heaters and filters: They are two elements of diesel whose maintenance you also have to take to the letter. The heaters are to a diesel what the spark plugs are to a gasoline engine: they are located in the cylinders and, unlike these, instead of causing the spark so that the compressed gasoline explodes and moves the pistons, what they do is that the fuel burns.
- Working temperature and cooling of the turbo: you should know that all thermal engines are designed to work at an optimal temperature and that in the case of diesel, this tends to take a little longer to reach. The ideal is that the first km you do them at low revolutions. And when you arrive from a long trip, before turning off the engine, leave it in neutral for a minute to cool down.
- Short distances: Another very simple and effective trick is to avoid too short distances on a daily basis. These types of daily journeys that involve a cold start and immediately turning off the engine, starting it again… prematurely age a diesel.
- AdBlue: refuel only with a quality product, under no circumstances allow it to expire. And, of course, do not rush too much to fill the AdBlue tank or you will generate waste and more risk of unnecessary breakdowns.
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All these tips are taken from our friendly website AutoBild, experts in the automotive world for more than 20 years, so they are tips to keep in mind.
It is our job to keep the car in good condition, that with the increase in prices and the semiconductor crisis, getting hold of a vehicle is more difficult than ever.
George is Digismak’s reported cum editor with 13 years of experience in Journalism