There are specific reasons why big rigs use diesel engines. Moose Jaw Truck Shop is going to discuss these reasons below. These reasons are also applicable to the large work trucks produced by Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, and GMC. The good news is that we can service and repair your big rig or work truck because we are a full-service diesel repair truck shop. Let’s talk about the reasons why big rigs use diesel engines below.
Better Fuel Economy
You don’t need to be a truck driver or a fleet manager to understand how important it is to keep fuel costs as low as possible when a big rig is on its route. Diesel fuel is energy-dense, so it produces more power per gallon than gasoline does. The fuel is thicker and has no problem saving you money because, in many cases, a diesel engine will get up to 30 percent more miles per gallon than a gasoline engine will. When you take into account how much fuel your big rig holds, that’s a lot of savings.
Longer-Lasting Engines
Energy-dense fuel does not mean that the engines won’t last long. Diesel engines produce combustion using much higher pressure and heat than gasoline engines do. To compensate for this excess heat and pressure, diesel engines are designed to withstand extreme conditions so they will last longer than gasoline engines will. If you drive a big rig, you need to count on this rig for an extended period in order to get your money’s worth. You won’t get the world record, which is 900,000 miles, out of your big rig, but you can bet you can count on it for a long time.
More Power and Torque
Energy-dense fuel also does not compromise the power and torque produced in the diesel engine. This is the beauty of diesel engines. You get more torque and thereby more power out of a diesel engine than you do a gasoline one despite the fuel savings. Big rigs need a ton of power to get moving from a stop. A diesel engine produces the torque that the big rig needs to be able to accelerate despite the weight of its load. Diesel engines are more powerful which is why big rigs use them.
Moose Jaw Truck Shop in Moose Jaw, SK, is your one-stop auto shop for all of your diesel engine service and repair needs. Whether you drive a light-duty or heavy-duty diesel truck, you can count on us to keep it in tiptop shape and you on the road.
