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It depends on where you are located, but in The USA, diesel is about the same prices as premium. (today 11/7/2012 woodbridge NJ- premium 3.82-3.89, diesel 3.79-3.89 per gallon)
In Europe diesel is cheaper because thier diesel regs./additives/processing are different and they sell more of it( us <10% diesel, europe >40%)
What else can I help you with?
Car takes petrol or diesel?
Look at the fuel nozzle insert. If its green it petrol (unleaded),,,,, black diesel.
What fuel does the Ford Fiesta take?
Petrol models use regular unleaded petrol. Diesel models use regular diesel.
How can I determine whether a car is petrol or diesel?
To determine if a car is petrol or diesel, you can check the fuel cap or the fuel gauge. A petrol car will typically have a green fuel cap or a label that says "unleaded petrol," while a diesel car will have a black fuel cap or a label that says "diesel." Additionally, diesel fuel nozzles are usually larger than petrol nozzles at gas stations.
Which is best engine a petrol or a diesel?
They each have their pros and cons. The Diesel will last longer, use less fuel, and has more pulling power or torque. The petrol is cheaper to build, fuel cost less, and is cheaper to repair.
What are the advantages in petrol engine?
Cheaper to built and therefore cheaper for the consumer to buy than a diesel. Fuel costs less than diesel.
Why Can you not convert diesel fuel to regular unleaded gas?
Diesel fuel has different chemical and physical characteristics than regular petrol. It is fractioned at a higher temperature and has a higher flashpoint.
Is diesel oil unleaded?
Diesel fuel does not have lead added, but it is not the same as unleaded gasoline.Diesel fuel does not have lead added, but it is not the same as unleaded gasoline.
How long will a diesel engine last using unleaded fuel?
Any diesel fuel is unleaded. There are summer and winter diesel in some countries. Diesel on cars work till 400000 - 500000km if the owner takes care. On ships it may last 50 years. If you are asking about a diesel engine running on unleaded gasoline (petrol) it will only run for a manner of minutes, if at all.
What's the difference between diesel and unleaded fuel?
Diesel fuel is heavier and oilier than unleaded fuel, and is used in diesel engines. Unleaded fuel is lighter and cleaner, and is used in gasoline engines. Diesel fuel is more energy-dense and efficient, while unleaded fuel burns cleaner and produces less pollution.
Why does diesel cost 15p per liter more than unleaded petrol?
I think the oil companies are having us consumers over a barrel. Since the duty on fuel (Unleaded and Diesel) are the same, the difference is made up through the Oil companies and retailers. The media is saying that it's to do with supply and demand, well I think that is bull. Becuase there has be a shift from petrol to diesel cars the oil companies can see that us consumers will be visiting the petrol forecourts less often because a diesel car delivers more MPG than a petrol car. So in order to make up for the loss they hike up the diesel prices to make up the potential loss. Diesel is cheaper to refine that unleaded too.
What is the difference between diesel and unleaded fuel?
Diesel fuel is heavier and oilier than unleaded fuel, which is lighter and more volatile. Diesel engines compress air to ignite the fuel, while unleaded fuel is ignited by a spark plug in gasoline engines. Diesel fuel is more energy-dense and efficient, but unleaded fuel produces fewer emissions.
What happens if you put diesel fuel injector cleaner into a unleaded car?
Diesel fuel injector cleaner will not hurt your unleaded gas motor. The diesel fuel injector cleaner is basically the same as your unleaded injector cleaner.
