How Performance Diesel Upgrades Actually Help You Save on Fuel
Most people hear " performance diesel " and expect a bigger fuel bill. That is a fair assumption. But here is what actually happens when you upgrade a diesel the right way: the engine stops wasting energy and starts doing its job properly. A diesel that runs properly almost always drinks less fuel than one that is fighting itself every kilometre. Here is a look at which upgrades make a real difference on fuel economy and why. Why Diesel Engines Respond So Well to Upgrades A diesel engine does not use spark plugs. It compresses air so tightly that the heat alone ignites the fuel. That is why diesels are naturally more fuel efficient than petrol engines to begin with. But the truck you drive off the lot is not tuned to its full potential. Manufacturers build for the average driver in average conditions. They play it safe. So most diesel trucks are leaving power and efficiency on the table from day one. Upgrades simply help the engine do what it was already built to do, just bet...