Are very short trips bad for diesels? Help.
04-26-2006, 12:24 AM
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Re: Are very short trips bad for diesels? Help.
Originally Posted by Wettin My Shorts
If you notice, most diesel owners run trucks less than 5 years old. Most people running diesels have money, so if you just trade it in every 2-4 years (like most) you won't have to worry about any damage. Then you can tow your boat , have a grocery getter, and drive to work every day, all in one vehicle..
04-26-2006, 05:56 AM
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Re: Are very short trips bad for diesels? Help.
Originally Posted by Wettin My Shorts
If you notice, most diesel owners run trucks less than 5 years old. Most people running diesels have money, so if you just trade it in every 2-4 years (like most) you won't have to worry about any damage. Then you can tow your boat , have a grocery getter, and drive to work every day, all in one vehicle..
04-26-2006, 06:20 AM
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Re: Are very short trips bad for diesels? Help.
Diesels also hold alot better value,I have a 94 ext cab 4x4 turbo and with 210,000 miles and nice shape it books for 8000.00 Not bad.
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Re: Are very short trips bad for diesels? Help.
Semper Fi is my hero! I love your analogy. I think pu$$y is why we all do everything we do anyway, why not make that the basis for every argument.
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Semper Fi is my hero! I love your analogy. I think pu$$y is why we all do everything we do anyway, why not make that the basis for every argument.
A girl once told me that the p*ssy is the most powerful square inch on the planet.....I think she is right
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05-09-2006, 11:34 AM
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How about putting in a timer in it so that after you park it and turn the key off you can have it run and shut down(like a turbo timer) and a preset time?
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Re: Are very short trips bad for diesels? Help.
First off, I agree that short jonts are not the best for diesels. It will have an effect on their longevity.
With that said, I still use mine ALL the time for errands and such. I really don't like driving anything other than a truck. I have had many diesels. D Max. PSD and Cummins. My 02 is that if I am going to drive something it will be what I like. The diesel, driven on short trips and such will still give you MANY trouble free miles. Take a look at all the contractors and service industry vehicles that are diesel. Many are driven by people who couldn't care less about the vehicles longevity. Start and stop all day long.
Again, I am not refuting what anyone has said. All points are valid and with merit.
Sam
With that said, I still use mine ALL the time for errands and such. I really don't like driving anything other than a truck. I have had many diesels. D Max. PSD and Cummins. My 02 is that if I am going to drive something it will be what I like. The diesel, driven on short trips and such will still give you MANY trouble free miles. Take a look at all the contractors and service industry vehicles that are diesel. Many are driven by people who couldn't care less about the vehicles longevity. Start and stop all day long.
Again, I am not refuting what anyone has said. All points are valid and with merit.
Sam
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