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Why Diesel is the Way to Go
 Want
to save money, conserve energy and do what's best for the environment
at the same time? Then the next time you're in the market for
a new car or truck, diesel is the way to go.
Vehicles powered by diesel engines are the most fuel-efficient on the
market today. They burn 30 percent less fuel than their
unleaded
counterparts, meaning they get more miles to the gallon.
They
are
also more powerful. Since they produce higher torque at low
engine speeds, drivers have an easier time merging into traffic,
accelerating onto the highway, passing slow moving vehicles, pulling
trailers and climbing hills.
Diesel engines are also more
environmentally friendly, as they produce 25 percent less harmful
carbon dioxide emissions.
The strongest demand for diesel engines is in Europe where they account
for approximately 42 percent of the passenger vehicle market. But with
the price of unleaded gas rising to all time highs in the U.S., there
is growing awareness of the advantages that diesel offers here as well.
Jeep, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC and Hummer now
offer diesel models of the most popular cars, trucks and SUVs they sell
in the United States. But switching over to diesel isn't the only way
you can save money on your fuel costs.
"It's also a good idea to look for ways to enhance the efficiency of
your diesel engine," says Tom Wicks, manager of product development for
Gold Eagle, an industry pioneer in the production and distribution of
aftermarket fluids and additives. Here's how he recommends
that
diesel vehicle owners maintain their engines:
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Change and clean the air filter regularly. Diesel engines
take
in a lot of air for combustion, which powers the engine. A
plugged or dirty air filter can choke off the air flow to the
cylinders, reducing fuel economy and available power.
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Clean and lubricate the engine's fuel injectors and remove deposits
caused by dirt, sand and fuel impurities by adding a bottle of
DieselPower! Complete Fuel System Treatment to your tank.
Clean
injectors mean better combustion, which translates into more power,
better fuel efficiency and a longer engine life.
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Change the oil and oil filter at recommended intervals. Oil
is
part of the friction reducing, lubricating lifeblood of the engine, and
because it can pick up dirt that makes it past the air filter, it needs
to be changed often. If it isn't, over time the dirty oil
will
cause engine wear and reduced fuel economy.
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Maintain proper tire inflation pressure for the load being carried.
Low tire inflation pressure means high rolling resistance and
reduced fuel economy. Follow the tire manufacturer's recommendation
label, usually located on a sticker placed on the vehicle's door frame.
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When you need an increase in power for towing, add a bottle of
DiselPower! Performance Improver and Cetane Booster to your
tank.
Diesel fuel with a high cetane number burns quicker
after
it's injected into the cylinder producing more power and performance
from the engine
Source...
For more information about the benefits of diesel engines, and where to
purchase DieselPower! Products, log on to www.goldeagle.com or call
(800) 367-3245.
Courtesy of ARA Content
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