Diesel or not diesel?
I'm thinking of replacing my six year old Honda Accord 2.0 EX (petrol) with the new 2012 model.
The new 2.2 diesel engine seems to be getting good write-ups, but I am concerned about your previous comments about diesel engines for low mileage cars and short trips. You have mentioned problems with the particulate filter.
Should I therefore consider getting another petrol model - as I do many short trips - or is the more frugal Honda Diesel engine not subject to the problems you have identified?
The new 2.2 diesel engine seems to be getting good write-ups, but I am concerned about your previous comments about diesel engines for low mileage cars and short trips. You have mentioned problems with the particulate filter.
Should I therefore consider getting another petrol model - as I do many short trips - or is the more frugal Honda Diesel engine not subject to the problems you have identified?
Asked on 29 September 2011 by thh
Answered by
Honest John
If your use involves repeatedly starting your car from cold the driving short distances that do not allow it to fully heat up you will inevitably have problems with a diesel particulate filter.
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