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Just to say that I agree with you about diesels. Because diesel is a by-product of distillation its supply is likely to be constrained and hence its price is almost bound to remain considerably higher than petrol; so the mileage advantage is questionable, particularly where those who drive only short distances are concerned. I also find that the fragility of turbos makes it more efficient for me to buy a bigger engine that revs less; other things being equal lower maintenance can more than offset any gas savings. Back in the early seventies I bought an 8-litre Plymouth during gas rationing for half price, brand new. Gas mileage was awful but all I ever had to do for 15 years was basic maintenance and I only did about 5,000 miles per year.

Asked on 27 June 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
Yes, that's the sense of it. Expect to see more and more small petrol turbos replacing diesels. PSA has gone the wrong way with its diesel hybrid. KIA probably the right way with its LPG hybrid. You can't get cleaner than that unless you go the full hydrogen route.
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