How long does a diesel engine/car typically last?
If you take care of your diesel, it should far outlast a typical gasoline engine. 300,000 – 400,000 miles wouldn’t be at all unusual for a diesel car. Not enough people take proper care of their diesels. Here are the two most important things you can do to prolong the life of your diesel: • Change the oil without fail every 3000 miles (for vehicles not using synthetic oil) • Let the engine warm up thoroughly before gunning it Well maintained diesels could last a million miles or more. Heavy duty diesels like tractor trailers have a duty cycle in the millions of miles. There’s a reason diesels are used in most ships, trucks, generators and city vehicles!
