Diesel engines: better low-end torque?
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Re: Diesel engines: better low-end torque?
In message <40EB3CB8.A308A9BB@***.net>, "L.W." wrote:
> It will be a cold day in Hell before another diesel sold by Daimler
>is registered in California.
Put your coat on.
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>"F. Robert Falbo" wrote:
>>
>> (website showing Diesel has 12% more energy/gal than gasoline)
>>
>> 12% is BARELY??? I wouldn't mind getting "barely" more fuel mileage in my
>> Jeep, or "barely" more money in my paycheck,...
>>
>> Jeep seems to think they can meet the standards. They must not read this
>> newsgroup, eh? I still think you should call them and offer your
>> expertise. I'm sure your anecdotal evidence of diesel problems would make
>> for some lively coffee break humor. :P Heck, I'll even join in with my
>> explainations why different diesels smell differently,... like how some
>> trucks smell like they're burning orange peel oil. ;)
>>
>> --
>>
>> -bob-
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> It will be a cold day in Hell before another diesel sold by Daimler
>is registered in California.
Put your coat on.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>
>"F. Robert Falbo" wrote:
>>
>> (website showing Diesel has 12% more energy/gal than gasoline)
>>
>> 12% is BARELY??? I wouldn't mind getting "barely" more fuel mileage in my
>> Jeep, or "barely" more money in my paycheck,...
>>
>> Jeep seems to think they can meet the standards. They must not read this
>> newsgroup, eh? I still think you should call them and offer your
>> expertise. I'm sure your anecdotal evidence of diesel problems would make
>> for some lively coffee break humor. :P Heck, I'll even join in with my
>> explainations why different diesels smell differently,... like how some
>> trucks smell like they're burning orange peel oil. ;)
>>
>> --
>>
>> -bob-
>> ________________________________
>> SuSE Linux Pro 9.0
#82
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Re: Diesel engines: better low-end torque?
>12% is BARELY??? I wouldn't mind getting "barely" more fuel mileage in
>my
>Jeep, or "barely" more money in my paycheck,...
>
>> Are you willing to pollute our air for the difference?
That's pretty funny coming from a bunch of guys driving rigs that get 10-18 mpg
<g>!
I love my TJ, but "good for the planet", it isn't.
-jeff
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Re: Diesel engines: better low-end torque?
>12% is BARELY??? I wouldn't mind getting "barely" more fuel mileage in
>my
>Jeep, or "barely" more money in my paycheck,...
>
>> Are you willing to pollute our air for the difference?
That's pretty funny coming from a bunch of guys driving rigs that get 10-18 mpg
<g>!
I love my TJ, but "good for the planet", it isn't.
-jeff
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Re: Diesel engines: better low-end torque?
>12% is BARELY??? I wouldn't mind getting "barely" more fuel mileage in
>my
>Jeep, or "barely" more money in my paycheck,...
>
>> Are you willing to pollute our air for the difference?
That's pretty funny coming from a bunch of guys driving rigs that get 10-18 mpg
<g>!
I love my TJ, but "good for the planet", it isn't.
-jeff
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Re: Diesel engines: better low-end torque?
>12% is BARELY??? I wouldn't mind getting "barely" more fuel mileage in
>my
>Jeep, or "barely" more money in my paycheck,...
>
>> Are you willing to pollute our air for the difference?
That's pretty funny coming from a bunch of guys driving rigs that get 10-18 mpg
<g>!
I love my TJ, but "good for the planet", it isn't.
-jeff
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Ted Azito wrote:
> A third advantage is that engine longevity on Diesels is almost
> inevitably better-a lot better-than gasoline engines. Most of the
> indirect injection mechanical diesels sold in cars and light trucks
> far outlived the chassis in which they were sold. The Benz engines are
> the only ones commonly left, aside from a few VWs.
I don't know about todays lighter high-performance diesels and
longevity. But most of the taxi's around here used to be Mercedes
diesels because of the long life of the engine 300k+ miles were not
uncommon.
Markus
> A third advantage is that engine longevity on Diesels is almost
> inevitably better-a lot better-than gasoline engines. Most of the
> indirect injection mechanical diesels sold in cars and light trucks
> far outlived the chassis in which they were sold. The Benz engines are
> the only ones commonly left, aside from a few VWs.
I don't know about todays lighter high-performance diesels and
longevity. But most of the taxi's around here used to be Mercedes
diesels because of the long life of the engine 300k+ miles were not
uncommon.
Markus
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Ted Azito wrote:
> A third advantage is that engine longevity on Diesels is almost
> inevitably better-a lot better-than gasoline engines. Most of the
> indirect injection mechanical diesels sold in cars and light trucks
> far outlived the chassis in which they were sold. The Benz engines are
> the only ones commonly left, aside from a few VWs.
I don't know about todays lighter high-performance diesels and
longevity. But most of the taxi's around here used to be Mercedes
diesels because of the long life of the engine 300k+ miles were not
uncommon.
Markus
> A third advantage is that engine longevity on Diesels is almost
> inevitably better-a lot better-than gasoline engines. Most of the
> indirect injection mechanical diesels sold in cars and light trucks
> far outlived the chassis in which they were sold. The Benz engines are
> the only ones commonly left, aside from a few VWs.
I don't know about todays lighter high-performance diesels and
longevity. But most of the taxi's around here used to be Mercedes
diesels because of the long life of the engine 300k+ miles were not
uncommon.
Markus
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Ted Azito wrote:
> A third advantage is that engine longevity on Diesels is almost
> inevitably better-a lot better-than gasoline engines. Most of the
> indirect injection mechanical diesels sold in cars and light trucks
> far outlived the chassis in which they were sold. The Benz engines are
> the only ones commonly left, aside from a few VWs.
I don't know about todays lighter high-performance diesels and
longevity. But most of the taxi's around here used to be Mercedes
diesels because of the long life of the engine 300k+ miles were not
uncommon.
Markus
> A third advantage is that engine longevity on Diesels is almost
> inevitably better-a lot better-than gasoline engines. Most of the
> indirect injection mechanical diesels sold in cars and light trucks
> far outlived the chassis in which they were sold. The Benz engines are
> the only ones commonly left, aside from a few VWs.
I don't know about todays lighter high-performance diesels and
longevity. But most of the taxi's around here used to be Mercedes
diesels because of the long life of the engine 300k+ miles were not
uncommon.
Markus
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Re: Diesel engines: better low-end torque?
Ted Azito wrote:
> A third advantage is that engine longevity on Diesels is almost
> inevitably better-a lot better-than gasoline engines. Most of the
> indirect injection mechanical diesels sold in cars and light trucks
> far outlived the chassis in which they were sold. The Benz engines are
> the only ones commonly left, aside from a few VWs.
I don't know about todays lighter high-performance diesels and
longevity. But most of the taxi's around here used to be Mercedes
diesels because of the long life of the engine 300k+ miles were not
uncommon.
Markus
> A third advantage is that engine longevity on Diesels is almost
> inevitably better-a lot better-than gasoline engines. Most of the
> indirect injection mechanical diesels sold in cars and light trucks
> far outlived the chassis in which they were sold. The Benz engines are
> the only ones commonly left, aside from a few VWs.
I don't know about todays lighter high-performance diesels and
longevity. But most of the taxi's around here used to be Mercedes
diesels because of the long life of the engine 300k+ miles were not
uncommon.
Markus
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Re: Diesel engines: better low-end torque?
He's a Daimler mole pushing their dirty mobiles:
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Handywired wrote:
>
> That's pretty funny coming from a bunch of guys driving rigs that get 10-18 mpg
> <g>!
>
> I love my TJ, but "good for the planet", it isn't.
>
> -jeff
http://groups.google.com/groups?as_q....com&lr=&hl=en
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Handywired wrote:
>
> That's pretty funny coming from a bunch of guys driving rigs that get 10-18 mpg
> <g>!
>
> I love my TJ, but "good for the planet", it isn't.
>
> -jeff