12 Advantages of a Diesel Engine

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9. Diesels run Synthetic Fuels Easily

Another big advantage of a diesel engine is that they can run synthetic fuels easily. Although non-petroleum-based synthetic fuels run hotter than diesel or traditional gasoline, most diesel engines can run the alternative fuel without any significant modifications to the engine or vehicle. Gasoline engines; however, require significant modifications in order to run on these fuels without causing major damage to the engine and supporting components. Industry has been experimenting with the use of biobutanol as a synthetic fuel option that does not require any modification to gasoline powered engines. In the short term; however, diesel engines are the better choice when making the decision to shift to synthetic fuel use.