Should i choose diesel power over petrol.

Lawnmower man · Feb 16th, 2020, 22:37

I am requiring some good sound advice, am thinking of purchasing a diesel
powered V60 2014 registered model. I travel less than 5000 miles per annum, would I have problems with this diesel engine, clogging up etc doing so little annual miles, or should I just stick with volvo petrol power.

Thanks Lawnmower man.

Sotosound · Feb 16th, 2020, 23:05

Petrol, unless your 5,000 miles consists mainly of long journeys, which is what diesels benefit from.

Tannaton · Feb 17th, 2020, 12:25

^^^^ what he said.

Mick787 · Feb 17th, 2020, 14:36

Exactly what Sotosound has said. You do not want to buy a diesel to go to the corner shop or do a school run in. I don't do many journeys in the D5, but those I do are nearly always 130 miles a time. Our main car is electric and I would not consider it for long journeys. We believe we have the best possible combination of cars in our home.

SeaShell · Feb 18th, 2020, 08:42

I had a V60 D4 will all the associated engine problems.

I have now sold it and gone back to an much older Saab 9-5 Aero, which with 260 bhp is wonderful albeit a little bit more expensive to run.

I only do 5-6k per annum so a diesel is the wrong car for me.

Robbie34 · Feb 18th, 2020, 16:33

I don't do a huge annual mileage but I much prefer a diesel. My annual journey to France is the biggest mileage. My previous car was a Honda CR-V 2.2 I-DTEC, also diesel. Touch wood, I have never had a DPF problem with either car. I stick rigidly to using Shell V-Power, or similar top end diesel if no Shell stations available.

Feb 16th, 2020, 22:37	#1
Lawnmower man New Member Last Online: Feb 1st, 2022 20:26 Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: auctherader	Should i choose diesel power over petrol. I am requiring some good sound advice, am thinking of purchasing a diesel powered V60 2014 registered model. I travel less than 5000 miles per annum, would I have problems with this diesel engine, clogging up etc doing so little annual miles, or should I just stick with volvo petrol power. Thanks Lawnmower man.

Feb 17th, 2020, 12:25	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 08:59 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	^^^^ what he said. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Feb 18th, 2020, 08:42	#5
SeaShell Member Last Online: Jan 31st, 2022 19:03 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Belfast	I had a V60 D4 will all the associated engine problems. I have now sold it and gone back to an much older Saab 9-5 Aero, which with 260 bhp is wonderful albeit a little bit more expensive to run. I only do 5-6k per annum so a diesel is the wrong car for me. __________________ 2105 V60 D4 Business Edition HK Sound, Winter Pack, Park Pilot, Leather with memory seat, TFT Dash, rebuilt engine.

Feb 18th, 2020, 16:33	#6
Robbie34 Junior Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2023 12:48 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Prescot	I don't do a huge annual mileage but I much prefer a diesel. My annual journey to France is the biggest mileage. My previous car was a Honda CR-V 2.2 I-DTEC, also diesel. Touch wood, I have never had a DPF problem with either car. I stick rigidly to using Shell V-Power, or similar top end diesel if no Shell stations available. __________________ Volvo V60 Momentum Pro D4 2019

Feb 16th, 2020, 23:05	#2
Sotosound Premier Member Last Online: Apr 23rd, 2024 18:35 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Aylesbury	Petrol, unless your 5,000 miles consists mainly of long journeys, which is what diesels benefit from.

Feb 17th, 2020, 14:36	#4
Mick787 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 19th, 2023 17:14 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Devon	Exactly what Sotosound has said. You do not want to buy a diesel to go to the corner shop or do a school run in. I don't do many journeys in the D5, but those I do are nearly always 130 miles a time. Our main car is electric and I would not consider it for long journeys. We believe we have the best possible combination of cars in our home.

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