
{"id":1880,"date":"2019-10-30T11:52:59","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T16:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/kimbercreekford\/?p=1880"},"modified":"2019-10-30T11:52:59","modified_gmt":"2019-10-30T16:52:59","slug":"should-i-buy-a-diesel-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/should-i-buy-a-diesel-engine\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Buy A Diesel Engine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s been a heated debate in the car community for decades. People often argue if gas or diesel engines are better. Each engine has its own pros and cons, but one of them\u00a0has to\u00a0be better than the other. It\u2019s hard to pick an official winner.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>A lot of truck owners are choosing to opt for diesel-powered trucks. So, are diesel engines more powerful in general? Most people don\u2019t know a lot about diesel engines because most cars are built to be powered by gas. Let\u2019s run through some of the common things people might think about a diesel engine.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do Diesel Engines\u00a0Work?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of misconceptions about the way that diesel engines work. People think they are rough and dirty engines, but they\u00a0have to\u00a0meet the same standards that gas engines do. Diesel engines are often equipped with filters that help reduce their emissions. They are also just as capable as gas-powered engines, even more so in some cases. Diesel engines work well in low RPM situations, which is what most drivers experience in their everyday lives.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wrc-column-grid wrc-column-grid-2\">\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-start\" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2019\/10\/Vehicle-engine-getting-oil-change_b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2019\/10\/Vehicle-engine-getting-oil-change_b-300x195.jpg\" alt=\"Oil being poured into an engine\" width=\"300\" height=\"195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2019\/10\/02081041\/Vehicle-engine-getting-oil-change_b-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2019\/10\/02081041\/Vehicle-engine-getting-oil-change_b.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div  class=\"wrc-column wrc-column-width-1 wrc-column-end\" >\n<div id=\"attachment_3527\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2019\/10\/hoses-connected_b.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3527\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/347\/2019\/10\/hoses-connected_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Hoses being connected by a pair of hands\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2019\/10\/02081042\/hoses-connected_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2019\/10\/02081042\/hoses-connected_b.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-3527\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Technician to inspect radiator hose,Maintenance concept<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .wrc-column-grid --><\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest concerns about diesel engines is that they won\u2019t start in the winter. Diesel fuel is a bit thicker than gasoline and it can thicken in the winter, which would make it harder to start. Plenty of diesel-powered engines take this into account when designing them. Engine block heaters and glow plugs are quick and easy ways to keep your engine warm and happy. Winter is no problem for a diesel engine.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/how-do-i-get-my-car-ready-for-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>How to Prep Your Car For Winter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Diesel Trucks in Pine River, MN<\/h2>\n<p>We have a few powerful diesel trucks right here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kimber Creek Ford<\/a>, so stop by and test them out. If you have any questions, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/contact-kimber-creek-ford-in-pine-river-mn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give us a call<\/a> and we\u2019ll be happy to help however we can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s been a heated debate in the car community for decades. People often argue if gas or diesel engines are better. Each engine has its own pros and cons, but one of them\u00a0has to\u00a0be better than the other. It\u2019s hard to pick an official winner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3519,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[24,16,4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How do diesel engines work? 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