Even though diesel isn’t exactly in vogue right now, given the significant increase in the cost of the fuel due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, it’s hard to argue against its continuing merits in certain vehicles. It’s barely used in light vehicles thanks to the dangerous nitrogen oxide levels the fuel emits, but the enhanced torque, reliability, and fuel efficiency enjoyed by engines that use it make it useful in heavier-duty capacities, like in pickup trucks.
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