{"id":365,"date":"2017-02-14T10:00:15","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T09:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/?p=365"},"modified":"2024-07-16T15:28:13","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T13:28:13","slug":"diesel-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to take care of a diesel car?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e350c4610af\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e350c4610af\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#What_do_you_need_to_pay_attention_to_when_having_a_diesel_car\" >What do you need to pay attention to when having a diesel car?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#To_save_the_injectors_use_quality_fuel\" >To save the injectors, use quality fuel<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#Protect_the_turbocharger\" >Protect the turbocharger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#Do_not_lay_rubber\" >Do not lay rubber<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#Clean_the_diesel_particulate_filter\" >Clean the diesel particulate filter<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#Driving_a_diesel_car_in_winter\" >Driving a diesel car in winter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#5_steps_to_protect_your_diesel_engine\" >5 steps to protect your diesel engine<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#1_Fuel_type\" >1. Fuel type<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#2_Engine_oil\" >2. Engine oil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#3_Easy_start_and_easy_driving\" >3. Easy start and easy driving<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#4_Time_to_cool_down\" >4. Time to cool down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/diesel-car\/#5_Filter_replacement\" >5. Filter replacement<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It is commonly known that diesel car are more economical; since diesel is also cheaper than petrol, you can make significant savings so long as you understand the specifics of this type of engine. Technically, diesel engines are far more complex than the petrol ones, which often makes them much more expensive to repair. Knowing how to take proper care of your diesel car will certainly help you make sure you will not need to make repairs too often.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_need_to_pay_attention_to_when_having_a_diesel_car\"><\/span>What do you need to pay attention to when having a diesel car?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_save_the_injectors_use_quality_fuel\"><\/span>To save the injectors, use quality fuel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you ask a specialist how to take proper case of a diesel car, they will surely start with this very bit: do not make savings on fuel. Why so? Because the worse the fuel, the more negative impact it will have on the injectors; they are prone to damage and expensive to replace. Remember that since there are 4 injectors in your car, you will most likely need to repair or replace all of them, and pay four times the price. Injector damage is reflected in the way your car behaves; the exhaust fumes will be very black or very white, and the car will seem to choke, or you will hear some knocking in the engine.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Protect_the_turbocharger\"><\/span>Protect the turbocharger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Turbocharger is yet another element of a diesel car that requires special attention and is very expensive to repair. Specialists advise that it is best to leave it running on neutral gear for 20 sec. up to 2 min. after you have stopped the car before you turn off the engine. For the first dozen kilometres make sure you try to drive smoothly and avoid sudden changes of speed. The condition of the turbocharger is also dependent on engine oil. You should replace the oil at least every 15,000 km or once per year.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-magnifier info-iframe-border--blue\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-magnifier\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">Pay attention<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">How can you tell you will need to have the turbocharger replaced? You will hear whistling and notice loss of power, blueish exhaust fumes or increased engine oil consumption.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_not_lay_rubber\"><\/span>Do not lay rubber<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Laying rubber can damage more than just the turbocharger. It can also force you to replace the dual mass flywheel (they are not only used in diesel cars anymore; you can often find them in petrol cars, too, since they help protect the gearbox from vibrations). Replacement of the dual mass flywheel often means that you need to replace the clutch as well. How much will this be?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_the_diesel_particulate_filter\"><\/span>Clean the diesel particulate filter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The DPF (dry filter), or FAP (wet filter) is there to remove soot from the exhaust gas. Particulate filters have been introduced in diesel cars to reduce emissions. If not cleaned properly, the filter can get damaged by ash build-up. This is very likely if you only drive the car in the city and do not achieve greater speeds when using faster roads outside. When you drive fast, the filter is able to clean itself. If your car has a FAP filter, make sure you put more fuel in the tank; the computer chooses the volume of the special liquid used for soot removal using the FAP filter based on the volume of fuel in the tank so it is best to not just fill it with a few litres when you\u2019re at the station. While the solution is costly, it may still bring about savings, compared to replacement or regeneration of damaged filters.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Driving_a_diesel_car_in_winter\"><\/span>Driving a diesel car in winter<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The condition of your diesel car is dependent on the quality of Diesel used, and especially in winter it is very important that you fill it in with high quality fuel. You should also avoid leaving it in the cold for longer when there is little fuel in the tank; winter is the time you will want the tank to be full every time you leave the station. Before winter comes, make sure you replace the filter and check the condition of glowplugs, battery and alternator.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_steps_to_protect_your_diesel_engine\"><\/span>5 steps to protect your diesel engine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Instead of learning the advice of specialists by heart, you can sum it up to make it easier to follow; in fact, we have already done this for you. Try to memorise the five steps below:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fuel_type\"><\/span>1. Fuel type<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Go to trustworthy fuel stations, choose good quality fuel and buy a lot of it instead of a few litres only. Make sure the tank is never empty and in winter, whenever you can, fill it up completely.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Engine_oil\"><\/span>2. Engine oil<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Replace engine oil at least once per year or 15,000 km driven. Stick to quality engine oils that are recommended for your car.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Easy_start_and_easy_driving\"><\/span>3. Easy start and easy driving<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Take it easy when you\u2019re starting the car; do not rush. Don\u2019t lay rubber. Keep RPM in the middle; don\u2019t goo too high or too low.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Time_to_cool_down\"><\/span>4. Time to cool down<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Wait at least 20 seconds before you turn the engine off; it the drive was longer and more dynamic, give your car up to 2 minutes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Filter_replacement\"><\/span>5. Filter replacement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Replace oil, fuel and air filters.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"info-frame-container info-frame-exclamation info-iframe-border--green\">\n      <div class=\"info-frame-icon info-frame-exclamation\"><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-header info-frame-header-orange\">It is good to know<\/strong><strong><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"info-frame-content\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">autoDNA is the leading provider of services of checking vehicle history online and <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free VIN lookup<\/a>. Based on your <a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/vin-number\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIN number<\/a>, with\u00a0autoDNA\u00a0you can verify\u00a0<a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/vehicle-history\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vehicle history<\/a>\u00a0before making a purchase. In many cases,\u00a0<a class=\"waffle-rich-text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/vin-check\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VIN check<\/a>\u00a0may prevent you from incurring unwanted additional costs associated with purchasing a vehicle with an unknown or salvage past.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><div class=\"check-vin-btn-container check-vin-btn-container--orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"check-vin-btn--arrow\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe id=\"ASD-PA-0005010200-31-906\" title=\"Purchase the autoDNA reports in a bundle\" src=\"https:\/\/afilio.autodna.com\/ext\/load\/0005010200\/31?p_label=Check+VIN+number&p_color=orange\" style=\"width: 271px; height: 59px; border: 0;\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><script type=\"text\/javascript\">PA.load(\"0005010200-31-906\", \"packages\");<\/script>\r\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><\/div>\n    <\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Read also about:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/the-best-diesel-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Which are the best diesel cars?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is commonly known that diesel car are more economical; since diesel is also cheaper than petrol, you can make significant savings so long as you understand the specifics of this type of engine. Technically, diesel engines are far more complex than the petrol ones, which often makes them much more expensive to repair. Knowing how to take proper care of your diesel car will certainly help you make sure you will not need to make repairs too often.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":2440,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[359,361,176],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-autodna-advises","category-all","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=365"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4028,"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/365\/revisions\/4028"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2440"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=365"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=365"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.autodna.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=365"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}