http://the-grayline.com/2008/11/22/skip-a-hybrid/ The fine line of automotive news and opinion. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:49:30 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://the-grayline.com/2008/11/22/skip-a-hybrid/comment-page-1/#comment-1863 H.A. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 14:32:54 +0000 http://the-grayline.com/?p=749#comment-1863 Statements and Questions about Diesel Fuel: -> Yes, great fuel economy with out any of the usually complicated extra technology with down the road costs sounds pretty good.But... -> Diesel fuel stinks! Did you ever get it on your hands? It really stinks and has staying power, even after several scrub downs with detergent and water. And oh yes, don't step in any of it spilled or dripped on the ground, then you have a different kind of smelly shoe problem! -> a Diesel vehicle will leave your garage with a permanent smell. Hopefully your garage is not attached to your living quarters. -> From a barrel of crude oil, what % of it can become Diesel? Compare that to gasoline, what % of that barrel can become gasoline? I have heard unofficial numbers. Does anyone have a link that would give the official answer? -> Traditionally Diesel has been used by a small % of the population. Increase the numbers and the price will soar! -> In cold climates a Diesel engine just will not warm up in city driving. Do this often enough and your Diesel will actually quit, requiring a tow job. At the very least it will start to not work properly and efficiently. Statements and Questions about Diesel Fuel:
-> Yes, great fuel economy with out any of the usually complicated extra technology with down the road costs sounds pretty good.But…
-> Diesel fuel stinks! Did you ever get it on your hands? It really stinks and has staying power, even after several scrub downs with detergent and water. And oh yes, don’t step in any of it spilled or dripped on the ground, then you have a different kind of smelly shoe problem!
-> a Diesel vehicle will leave your garage with a permanent smell. Hopefully your garage is not attached to your living quarters.
-> From a barrel of crude oil, what % of it can become Diesel? Compare that to gasoline, what % of that barrel can become gasoline? I have heard unofficial numbers. Does anyone have a link that would give the official answer?
-> Traditionally Diesel has been used by a small % of the population. Increase the numbers and the price will soar!
-> In cold climates a Diesel engine just will not warm up in city driving. Do this often enough and your Diesel will actually quit, requiring a tow job. At the very least it will start to not work properly and efficiently.

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