Diesels around town???

[Law_kenuk]

I live in the congestion charge zone in London which looks like it will become very tight next year on emissions. For family transport we need a seven seater so will be going for a diesel.

I have been told that diesels do not like short runs around town? Is this true? Something about needing a good run to clear it out?

Also, are they any worse that petrol for this? BMW blamed short drives around town for a dead cat at 40,000 on my 4 year old 5 series.

Cheers

Liam

[Jack_and_MLE]

A short run will kill a cat because it does not have time to heat up.
If you are in London, will it be more sensible to walk for short run with all the trafic?

Jack

[Law_kenuk]

Jack

I was aware of the Cat issue with short journeys on Petrol engines, condensation build up roots the inside.

It was Diesels I was interested in.

Equally, ferrying five children (youngest 5, oldest 10 - not all mine) four miles to school is not that easily done on foot.

So we will be driving.

[Mr Whippy]

It'll be ok, just expect to have to service parts more due to the arduous condition operational cycle.

Dave