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***HDi fun*** · 31-12-2008, 03:17 AM

OK, TN - you can have that one on me!

The glow plugs are essential for the regnerative cycle of the particle filter. THey assist in getting the exhaust temps up to or over 500 Celcius in order that the accumulated soot is cleanly burnt away.

This is the point where I, one who hated diesels for years upon years, struggles.

They're too complex basically. The simplicity of a diesel engine has been lost in development. OK, they're powerful and torquey, but the servicing is so bloody prescriptive. Mine's only a 2.2 litre. The driving feel is like that of a 4 litre V8.

But I bet that the petrol V8 will quite happily stand up to 25,000 mile servicing.

**turbonutter69** · 31-12-2008, 03:23 AM

If I was to have a diesel it would have to be a 2.2 or larger...

***HDi fun*** · 31-12-2008, 03:47 AM

It doesn'y half go TN69 - I'm no stranger to lively cars. The 2.2 DW12 engine in my car is a forceful little beast. The Vauxhall 2.2 DTi is a bone in my opinion. Loud and raucous yet with precious f*** all shove.

I like fast and quiet cars. And, to reiterate, I HATED DIESELS FOR SEVERAL YEARS.

**turbonutter69** · 31-12-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by HDi fun

It doesn'y half go TN69 - I'm no stranger to lively cars. The 2.2 DW12 engine in my car is a forceful little beast. The Vauxhall 2.2 DTi is a bone in my opinion. Loud and raucous yet with precious f*** all shove.

I like fast and quiet cars. And, to reiterate, I HATED DIESELS FOR SEVERAL YEARS.

I don't hate diesels I just much prefer a petrol. I have drove many diesels and quite liked some of them it just petrol is the way to travel in my opinion.