| Are you aware of the differences of diesel, gasoline | | | | on the other hand, propane, although it burns very |
| and propane? Below is basic information that can help | | | | cleanly, gives about a 25% loss of power, and |
| you in deciding the best type that suits your lifestyle. | | | | efficiency, under gas. |
| Diesel-powered cars generally have a better fuel | | | | The advantages of using diesel are as follows: |
| economy than equivalent gasoline engines and | | | | 1. Fuel economy, less maintenance, runs cooler, more |
| produce less greenhouse gas pollution. This greater | | | | power at lower RPM's. |
| fuel economy is due to the higher energy per-liter | | | | 2. You will normally get 20% - 30% more miles per |
| content of diesel fuel and also to the intrinsic | | | | gallon compared to a similar powered petrol engine. |
| efficiency of the diesel engine. | | | | The engine has to be built stronger, so it lasts longer. |
| Gasoline, though widely used in many applications | | | | The engine does not require an electrical ignition |
| today, is destined to become a fuel of the past | | | | system, so less to maintain, and more reliable starting |
| because petroleum is a nonrenewable resource. | | | | when damp. |
| Current technology centers on making the most of | | | | The disadvantages of using gasoline are as follows: |
| the remaining petroleum reservoirs and exploring | | | | 1. Made from a type of petroleum not common in |
| alternative energy sources. | | | | the US (light sweet crude) |
| Propane is used as fuel in cooking on many | | | | 2. Does not burn clean enough even with current high |
| barbecues, portable stoves and in motor vehicles. | | | | tech and costly fuel systems. |
| The ubiquitous 4.73-gallon (20 lbs) steel container is | | | | In summary, if we are to compare diesel and |
| often dubbed a "barbecue bottle". Propane powers | | | | propane with gasoline, the latter is more efficient |
| some locomotives, buses, forklifts, and taxis and is | | | | however in effect there is more pollution. On the |
| used for heat and cooking in recreational vehicles and | | | | other hand, propane does great job because of its |
| campers. | | | | higher energy content compared to diesel and |
| The comparison of diesel, gasoline, and propane in | | | | gasoline. Diesel on the other hand gives its consumers |
| terms of cost and taxes, if you can buy tax free | | | | cheap and affordable cost, enabling them to save |
| fuel of course can save a lot, gas and diesel have | | | | money at the same time it is more environmental |
| road tax when bought at a station. Propane and | | | | friendly. |
| natural gas usually don't have any charge. How about | | | | After reading some basic information, at least now |
| comparing diesel, gasoline, and propane regarding their | | | | you can compare the three at the same time weigh |
| efficiency? It is in here where diesel is more efficient | | | | their advantages and disadvantages. The question |
| than gas for a comparable engine displacement; you | | | | now is, what type will you choose? Is it the diesel, |
| will get more power from a diesel, and about 20% or | | | | gasoline, or propane? |
| more in fuel economy, than a gasoline engine. While | | | | |