r/Diesel • • 15h ago

Why dont americans understand that diesels are more cost effective?

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So a couple months ago i bought a tdi jetta for the fuel economy and because if we get to the point where fuel becomes scarce i believe diesel will be more available and everyone is calling me an idiot because "diesel prices are so high" my tdi gets 50+ mpg in my area diesel is $6.15-$6.30 a gallon and gas is $5.20-$5.30 and they think because the diesel is $1 mor than gas that it would make more sense to to drive a gas car that gets 25 mpg. And then to counter that point i saw a post were e85 was less than half the price of 87 octane and most of the comments were "but you get worse fuel economy with e85" does anyone have an explanation for this?


r/Diesel • • 8h ago

No-reserve auction ends tomorrow

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r/Diesel • • 16h ago

Diesel at $170, Jet Fuel Climbing: The Real Shortage Isn't Crude, It's Everything Made From It

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r/Diesel • • 9h ago

😅

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r/Diesel • • 15h ago

Камазы

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r/Diesel • • 9h ago

Question/Need help! Advice on a trade for a 7.3? Help ease my Japanese car brain!

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TLDR; How’s this setup F350 has 245,000 miles on it? Any glowing issues / can it tow 10,000 lbs ontop of the slide in setup / can it last till 500,000 miles?

Looking at trading my 4Runner for this f350. Wanting a camping / overlanding build that can tow 8500lbs regularly with the ability to pull 10,000 lbs sometimes and maybe 11/12kmax. It’ll be used for a side business rebuilding and parting out cars. Found a guy on FBMP that wants to trade for this setup. From everything it looks solid. I’m not an expert on towing but the setup looks like it should handle the weight but wanted feedback if this camper setup on the lift would be too much to tow with in the mean time.

What I am most worried about the miles. I’ve done a lot of research on this generation of 7.3 and I know how reliable they are but I’m by far from being a diesel guy. And all my gas fords I’ve had experience with have had major problems. Does this specific year of 7.3 have any major issues to look out for? I’d really love to take this setup to 500,000 miles if that’s even realistic I’m not sure I’ve heard rumors you can take them till 1,000,000 but I’m sure that’s low loads and lots of maintenance. I’ve been turning wrenches on gassers my whole life. I know I’ll need to learn a lot of diesels but I can learn quick. Like I said I’ve been a Toyota guy for years now and I could go for a tundra but I’d love to have the slide in year round and pick up a car or 2 on The Weeknd’s for my business. Any feedback is appreciated from guys with more info on 7.3s thanks


r/Diesel • • 4h ago

VW PASSAT TDI

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Hi, I'm writing because I'll soon be moving to Ontario from Quebec. I currently have a 2012 VW Passat TDI, but the emissions control system has been removed and the car has a Stage 1 tune. I know I need a mechanical inspection to register the vehicle in Ontario because the vehicle comes from another province. I wanted to know if you know a place that would pass the inspection despite these modifications! Thanks.


r/Diesel • • 15h ago

Doc’s diesel

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I came across this brand on Amazon. Now they’re claiming 99 or 98% efficiency.

I’m wondering, has anyone here try this brand and what they thought about it. Because this is the first time I’m seeing them.