We should use petrol and diesel

Every car enthusiast who plans to purchase a vehicle inevitably faces the question: "Which engine is better: petrol or diesel?". The truth is, there is no unequivocal answer since vehicles of any type have their advantages and disadvantages. To make an informed choice, it's crucial to understand all the factors car fuel influences, from regular expenses to the vehicle's overall performance. In this guide, we've covered all the essential factors you should keep in mind when deciding between petrol and diesel. Difference between petrol and diesel cars There are significant differences between petrol and diesel vehicles, accommodating varying needs. Only by taking all of these distinctions into careful consideration can you ensure that the car you obtain will be a perfect fit for your lifestyle and goals. Below is the list of key points, the importance of which you shouldn't underestimate: Purchase price As a general rule, and when buying a diesel car, you will pay a larger amount than you would have for its petrol counterpart. Here are some examples: • In November 2020, a petrol-powered 1 Series BMW at entry-level, the 118i SE, cost £24,965 in the UK. A diesel car of the same status, the 116d SE, was sold starting at £26,485. • In 2021, a Ford Focus Titanium 1.5 litre TDCi diesel cost £680 more than a similarly powerful 1.0 litre EcoBoost petrol. • The same year, a Volvo V40 Momentum D2 diesel was £1,860 more expensive than the T2 petrol model. Diesel cars are typically more...

Photo by For the sake of our planet, the world needs to use more electric vehicles. But while it’s undeniably the biggest of deals, EV use is about far more than saving the environment. Whether it’s improving your brand image, saving costs or meeting changing regulations, going electric can improve every corner of your business (as a fully electric delivery company, we’re kind of experts on this). We passionately believe every delivery company in the world should be doing all they can to go electric. Here are the reasons why 👇 Lower operating costs Fuel is expensive, and recently in the UK it’s become more expensive than ever. Electricity is much cheaper and less prone to price fluctuations – and we’re not running out of it… The cost of charging electric vehicles depends on a few different factors, including the vehicle itself, where you’re charging it and at what time. If we take the example of a Mercedes-Benz eSprinter that’s charging at home, it could cost up to 5p per electric mile. A diesel-powered Sprinter, on the other hand, could cost over 70p per mile travelled. Less maintenance All-electric vehicles simply have fewer moving parts and fluids to change, which ultimately means they don’t have as many maintenance demands. This is a big win for any business with a fleet operation, because total cost of ownership is, well, costly. If your business falls into that bracket, you’ll know anything that can reduce your vehicle expenses is a very good thing. Government and ta...

Let's talk about Zinc. When we say Zinc in reference to motor oil, we are actually referring to the compound Zinc DialkylDithioPhosphates. That's hard to say or spell, so we just call it Zinc or ZDDP. Either way, it is a powerful anti-wear additive and anti-oxidant. However, not all ZDDP is the same. What? Yep, those brilliant chemists at the oil companies can fine-tune the way ZDDP works in the engine. That might sound weird, but ZDDP works sacrificially—ZDDP actually sacrifices itself to protect your engine—and by tweaking the chemistry behind it, the conditions required for the ZDDP to activate can change. So more ZDDP isn't better? That's right. Just adding more ZDDP to an oil doesn't mean it will provide better wear protection. In fact, too much ZDDP can increase wear. You need both the right kind of ZDDP for the engine type and the right amount of that ZDDP. It's like Goldilocks and the Three Bears: not too much, not too little, just right. And in case you didn't know, some diesel oils don't have more ZDDP than gasoline engine oils (also known as Passenger Car Motor Oil, or PCMO). So, if the type and amount of ZDDP in a diesel oil is not ideal for a high-performance gasoline engine, is that the only reason not to use a diesel oil in a Going back to engine speed, there are other additives in the oil tailored to the lower rpm of diesel engines. The first that come to mind are anti-foam additives. The churning of the motor oil in the crankcase by the motion of the crank...