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Old 02-16-2012, 05:26 AM   #18
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RE: Engine Life

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............*and the cost of proper maint and PM is far higher in diesels.



I see that statement posted time after time on boating forums, but my personal experience is that the diesel takes two to three times as much oil and coolant and that's the primary difference.* The filters might cost a dollar or two more, but then, there are no spark plugs, cables, distributor caps, etc. to replace.

I understand that replacement of major parts or major service is going to be more expensive, just like the cost of the engine in the first place.

This is my first diesel boat, but I don't think I would go back to gasoline power on a trawler.
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