Glad to see there is no Dieselphobia on this site.
I can recommend Diesel Car magazine for anybody interested in finding out more about the subject.
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Thanks for that, John. I keep meaning to have a look at it. Plenty of diesel related discussion here!
Is there a websitefor Diesel Car?
Pat
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I agree, Diesel Car is a great read, newcomers may be put off by Doctor Diesels' antics and attitude though! It is not actually biased towards diesel cars as you might expect, the reviews are well written and informative. They also review other types of engines/power sources too.
I will always drive diesel, not just due to economics. They generally provide a smoother and more relaxing drive, with power when you need it for overtaking etc. and the modern turbo diesel cars are powerful machines!
It's funny though as I have been mocked at work by a few people for choosing a car that is 'slow, noisy and smelly' and why a young lad would choose such a car (I am 23) when I should be zipping around in a sports car. Anyway, since one my sceptical colleagues test drove the Rover 75 CDT, he was amazed by its refinement and performance and bought it! Another once sceptical colleague has just ordered a new Mondeo tdci...it's a funny old world!
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Diesel engines. Is the any additive that you would recommend for a BMW 2.5tds as I am increasingly concerned about the reduction in sulphur in these fuels?
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I use Millers 'Diesel Power Plus' fuel additive which claims to add lubricity agents to derv. Have a look at www.millersoils.co.uk/automotive_world/range.asp I also use Millers XFD full synthetic diesel specific oil in my car. Millers lubricants have been widely acknowledged as being very good. (I have no connection with them BTW!)
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Some would say that such additives are a waste of time and do nothing but as a long time user of Millers Diesel Plus (just under £8 a bottle) I would endorse what Richard above says.
Carries HJ's recommendation too so it carn't all be bad.
DVD
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Milers does the job for me.How much do you pay for your XFD synthetic
Richards P??
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Simon
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Yes there is! I can't stand the things...
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At least justify your answer...........?? why?
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Well, since you ask...
I don't like the noise, vibration, smoke, smell, or power delivery. I don't like the fact that the engines have to be made heavy simply to withstand the stresses of working at absurd compression ratios, just to dispense with an external ignition system. When I'm riding a motorcycle, I get lots of revolting fumes at face-level, and have to avoid lethally slippery fuel spillages at roundabouts (petrol evaporates, diesel doesn't). Even their alleged 'greenness' seems to be questionable, as the finer particulates from diesel car exhausts are possibly carcinogenic, while the big chunky stuff from buses and lorries is merely filthy.
The fact that their torque is delivered at lower revs is no real advantage, either, as everything falls off at lower revs, too. Petrol engines can be designed for grunt (one of my favourites, the wonderful all-aluminium quad-cam V8 in the Porsche 928, produces two-thirds of its stump-pulling maximum at tickover!) and they can go on producing it over a decent rev range. My old Audi 90, which is not particularly powerful by current standards, is nonetheless a delight to drive, as the engine is so willing - it just keeps on keeping on, making a far sweeter sound than any diesel in the process.
I can just about accept that diesels have some useful applications where flexibility is not required, e.g. generators, tractors and boats (although I have to say that diesel-engined boats are the only ones that regularly make me seasick) but I really don't want a car with one.
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John
I too subscribe to Diesel Car, and recommend it. However, I'm watching things closely because it's obvious that the publishers (Future Publishing) are in trouble and running it on a shoestring.
The editorial in the February issue admits that staff have left and not been replaced. The permanent editorial team comprises 2 people with the rest of the input being outsourced, and the pressure is obviously intense.
They are still doing a very good job, with a few exceptions. Doctor Diesel is not worth the paper it's printed on, these days. This may be due to a change in outsource personnel (most likely) but may also be influenced by the fact that there is less and less that the home mechanic can do for himself with modern diesels.
The magazine is, however, well balanced, and gives a lot of unbiased fact. Whilst it's not "Max Power" the obsession with tuning by "chipping" is steadilly creeping in.
I'll probably give it another year.
Ian
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Been going downhill ever since it was sold to future. The delight of the original was the esoteric features such as taxi talk and bits on light commercials and Motor caravans and travel features.
Dr Diesel has been a waste of time for years, pity for it was once an excellent source of advice.
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Richard P- sourcing Millers XFD-how much do you pay for it & whence please?
regards
Simon
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Right, Millers XFD (fully synthetic) is about £23 for 5 litres from my local (ish) motor factors which is Ashton in Makerfield and I think it is called 'Park Motor Spares', and the other one is 'Bromleys Tuning' (actually a Volvo specialists) in Chorley. Have a look at www.millersoils.com as they have a stockists locator which lets you enter your post code.
There is also Millers XFE (semi-synthetic) which is about £15 for 5 litres. The nuisance is, is that my Vectra TD needs 5.5 litres of oil, and Millers oils are only sold in 5 litre containers at the motor factors. You can order larger quants. from Millers directly I believe.
Millers 'Diesel Power Plus' fuel additive (highly recommended) is about £7.50, but it does go a long way!
Hope this helps
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I think you can get 1 ltr top up bottles.
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oops! The web address should be www.millersoils.co.uk Sorry about that!
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