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Diesel injectors cost

With the number of diesels now appearing on our roads, do you have any information on which, if any, manufacturer has the longest lifespan on their injectors. I have heard that some of the replacement injectors cost up to $1000 each. That sort of expense is a bit hard to swallow if it happens every 100,000 km. Or are the injectors now listed as 'consumables', and not covered by warranties, like brakes, clutches, etc.? ? ?The extra fuel efficiency of the new CRDs is negated if you have to pay a few grand extra to buy the diesel in the first place, and then have to buy new injectors every few years on top of that. Not to mention that the diesels seem to cost a bit more to service as well. How many kilometers could we drive our petrol guzzlers on the $6000 or more it costs us to drive these new 'fuel efficient' diesels? ? Motoring writers are pushing the move to diesels, but at what cost to the average driver? I am trying to work out if it's worth getting a diesel SUV, or sticking with a petrol-powered one. Any advice?

I don't have any specific information about the lifespan of the injectors of the various manufacturers. All I can say is that I have had complaints from owners of all makes, suggesting that none are immune to the problem. That most use the same brand of injector also supports the view that all share the problem. I have long believed that a diesel is not necessarily the best choice of engine, and urge anyone considering buying on to do their homework on the cost of running a diesel before handing over the cash. Consider the initial purchase price, the cost of the fuel, and the cost of servicing them. It's also important to consider your driving situation, which can have a dramatic effect on the advantage of a diesel. For instance, a diesel is at its best in a constant speed driving environment, such as on a highway where you can maintain a steady speed. It's not as good in an environment when the speed is constantly changing, that is you're speeding up and slowing down, such as in city traffic. I regularly get complaints from owners of diesels who say th ey can't get anywhere close to the fuel consumption figures claimed by the manufacturer. That's most likely because they do very little highway driving, which makes up a significant part of the claimed fuel consumption figure carmakers quote. If you're driving around town all the time, and rarely hitting the highway, a diesel might not be the best vehicle for you. You could also face the situation in which the DPF doesn't get the chance to regenerate, and you could be forced back to the dealer f or extra servicing, and cost, to force regeneration.
 

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