Comment Re:market to first world countries too! (Score 1) 439
1. Diesel engines are built more robustly, as the compression is much higher (18:1 vs. 8:1) than a gas pot.
2. Diesel fuel has greater lubricity than gas, so the parts of the engine in contact with fuel wear less (tops of cylinders, valve guides), and engine oil suffers less from fuel contamination.
3. Lower gas temperatures are good for exhaust valves and turbos.
4. No electrical ignition system to wear out or maintain.
IANAE, so these four points will likely be pointed out as irrelevant.
2. Diesel fuel has greater lubricity than gas, so the parts of the engine in contact with fuel wear less (tops of cylinders, valve guides), and engine oil suffers less from fuel contamination.
3. Lower gas temperatures are good for exhaust valves and turbos.
4. No electrical ignition system to wear out or maintain.
IANAE, so these four points will likely be pointed out as irrelevant.
