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I wondered that myself. Why can't we? The EPA. U.S. Diesel emissions regulations are the world's strictest. Our EPA is so half a$$ed backwards, they'd rather choke the living crap out of engines to reduce the emissions but don't care if it burns twice as much fuel. Just about every car in Europe is available with a Diesel alternative to a gas engine.
Life is just one damned thing after another
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I wondered that myself. Why can't we? The EPA. U.S. Diesel emissions regulations are the world's strictest. Our EPA is so half a$$ed backwards, they'd rather choke the living crap out of engines to reduce the emissions but don't care if it burns twice as much fuel. Just about every car in Europe is available with a Diesel alternative to a gas engine. Yep!
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I think its a mistake to use a v8 diesel. I think a V6 would be better for a half ton truck.
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My lease runs out on my 2013 tundra in May of 2016. I'm thinking I may need to try the diesel version next!
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I was in Mexico last week and was standing next to a newer VW van that transported me to the airport.
I couldn't believe how quiet and smell-free the emissions were on that vehicle.
Diesel fumes bug the h-ll outta me, but I'll be darned if I could even smell them back near the pipe. Really impressive.
The kerosene burners have come a long way...
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Hino can pass the euro standards, they are more strict than ours.
No they're not, the U.S. standards are tougher.
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Happy with my 2012 Tundra would consider a diesel for retirement which if gods willing will be in 5 years.
Never take life to seriously, after all ,no one gets out of it alive.
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I think a small inline 6 would be ideal. The inline engine beats the V design in every aspect outside hp rating and length. I's last longer and have a lower flatter tq curve.
“Lighten up Francis”
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“Lighten up Francis”
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Doesn't make sense to pay $2-3K more for a diesel engine so you can get 20% better economy except that fuel costs 25% more...
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Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.
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Not sure about the area you live in, but diesel is only 25-40 cents a gallon more in my area. Plus you can always run red fuel which is cheaper.. From what I hear.😜
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I was in South Africa in May. More people are beginning to buy gas. Diesel is more expensive there, just like here. Add in the cost of the diesel engine to buy, plus the added cost when you do need to maintain it, you can buy a lot of gas for that money. Now for purposes diesel is better, but I would sure like it better if the cost of diesel went down 25%.
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A Tundra/Cummins.....get ready to shell out $50k+
It is irrelevant what you think. What matters is the TRUTH.
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Not sure about the area you live in, but diesel is only 25-40 cents a gallon more in my area. Plus you can always run red fuel which is cheaper.. From what I hear.😜 Don't get caught running red diesel in your highway vehicle. Not a cheap citation. And for warranty work, the dealership will probably turn you in. Clyde
The liberal mind is an endless black hole of stupidity.
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