Regular servicing and the proper fluids are all that is required to keep your car running for many thousands of miles.
Diesel cars are being boycotted around the globe. They are criticized for being polluting and harmful to the environment. This debate will not be discussed here. Instead, we will focus on the reliability and value of good old diesel.
Diesel engines have more trouble with fuel injectors and capricious exhaust gas cleaning system than similar displacements and outputs. They also tend to require more expensive clutches (for manual transmissions) and are more difficult to maintain. Diesel-powered cars are more costly to maintain than gasoline cars, despite their large market share in Europe and other markets. This statement is accompanied by a huge ” it all depends”.
Diesel models, like all cars require regular maintenance. The quality of the diesel fuel and engine oil will greatly impact their longevity. They can easily exceed the 250,000 mile mark if they are given proper care and will continue to be reliable without major issues. What would you think about a diesel car that has 432,000 miles (approximately 6695,000 kilometers) on its odometer?
This Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI diesel has 90 horsepower (66 kilowatts) and is the first-generation Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI. This car is the star of CarThrottle‘s YouTube series. It explains the benefits and reveals the condition of the vehicle after almost half-a-million kilometers.
The blue Octavia still runs strong and still uses its original turbo, exhaust system and shock absorbers. The lights work but not all of the windows are open. Add this to the dingy exterior, dirty seats, and carpet on the floor and you will see the overall condition of this Octavia.
But what’s more important is the condition and age of the engine in a car that has been to the Moon, almost back or 17.3 times around the globe. It may surprise you to learn that the 1.9 TDI engine is in excellent condition after a mechanic opens it up. The turbo runs well, and the suspension components show very little rust.
Surprised? Surprised? There’s no reason for an engine to die if it is well looked after.