PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Diesel Economics - Should I really trade in my gasser for a Diesel

diesel don · #6 10-21-2003, 08:12 PM

I wouldn't trade even though I'm completely diesel. However, if you do decide to:

1. Search high and low for fuel savings. We have one station around here which is notoriously low. The last 2.5 months they were stuck on 1.309 compared to an average of 1.609 for gas. During that time, most of the diesel sold at other stations was 1.599. So, we're talking significant savings each tank.

2. I think diesel can be maintained cheaper. I buy the synthetic rotella at walmart for 12.88 per gallon when it goes on sale. Then, I only use it during the blizzard months. I buy oil filters by the dozen from performance products when they have their 15% off deal. $6 per filter.

However, I'd have to agree with the sales tax point made earlier. Why switch if you like your current setup. I would only consider if you were having problems with it.

Don