Is it basically similar to short tripping a gasoline engine, i.e. you get fuel dilution and moisture accumulation in the crank case? Or are there additional aspects to consider? I am a total diesel engine newbie.
Wife has a fairly short commute - about 3 miles each way. In the winter time, in her current gasoline engine car, coolant doesn't get up to normal temp, much less oil. The car does see an extended 200-mile hwy trip once or twice per month.
Back in the day, I've read diesel engines take longer to reach operating temp, but I'm not sure if this was accurate and if so, if it's still true today. Obviously, any possible MPG gains from a diesel would be lost if it's not running at operating temp.
Anyway, no particular diesel car/engine in mind at this point. I'm just trying to educate myself if there are some specific driving patterns/conditions where a modern diesel engine would not be advisable.
Thanks!
Wife has a fairly short commute - about 3 miles each way. In the winter time, in her current gasoline engine car, coolant doesn't get up to normal temp, much less oil. The car does see an extended 200-mile hwy trip once or twice per month.
Back in the day, I've read diesel engines take longer to reach operating temp, but I'm not sure if this was accurate and if so, if it's still true today. Obviously, any possible MPG gains from a diesel would be lost if it's not running at operating temp.
Anyway, no particular diesel car/engine in mind at this point. I'm just trying to educate myself if there are some specific driving patterns/conditions where a modern diesel engine would not be advisable.
Thanks!