Diesel Basics: What You Should Know

Diesel is more than 33% more efficient than gasoline is when it comes to your fuel mileage. However, diesel fuel does cost more than gasoline, although it is usually within around 20 cents of the price of regular gasoline.

Diesel needs to be run through a diesel engine, and diesel engines offer more torque than a gasoline engine. Torque allows for great acceleration, which also accounts for the great fuel economy numbers.

Diesel engines are typically louder than gasoline engines, although technologies have been developed that have helped to limit this as much as possible. 

Diesel produces less carbon dioxide, but has been shown to produce carcinogens, which can be just as harmful to the environment. 

The diesel fuel and engine combination can produce better engine performance, although this is lessened when the diesel use is bio-diesel, or other forms of enhanced fuel such as black diesel.

5 Road Trip Hacks That Will Change Your Life

1. You now know which side exits are on.





2. Drop a pin where you park if you're exploring a new city.



 


3. Take screenshots of directions before you lose connection! 



 

4. Bring a 2-port USB car charger to fuel multiple electronics.



 


5. Make a travel food kit! 

The Top 3 Causes of Car Accidents in America

Roughly 10 million people are involved in car accidents annually. But the top reason may surprise you.

#3: Drunk Driving
Paying for a cab is way better than risking the consequences of getting a DUI, paying repair costs for an accident, and potentially losing your life or taking someone else's. Most people knows this, yet it is still in the top three causes for car accidents.

#2: Speeding
Most of the time, speeding is unnecessary. If it is imperative that you be somewhere on time, plan ahead and make sure you have plenty of time to get there. Prepare for bad traffic and unexpected events. If you're already late, most likely the most time you will gain is a couple minutes. It's not worth the reckless driving or reduced reaction time and being in an accident.

#1: Distracted Driving
Calling, talking, eating, grooming, reading, dancing -- all of these distractions that keep your full concentration from being on the road is the number one cause of car accidents. You are 4 times more likely to get in an accident if you are using a hand-held device, and 23 TIMES more likely to be in an accident if you are texting. Be aware of your surroundings!

You Won't Believe These Driving Laws in the US

In Alabama, it is illegal to drive while blindfolded.
In Arkansas,  it is illegal to blare a car horn where ice cold beverages or sandwiches are served after 9 p.m.
In Connecticut, it is illegal to hunt from your car.
In Derby, Kansas, it is a misdemeanor to screech your tires while driving.
In Rockville, Maryland, it is a misdemeanor to swear from your vehicle.
In Massachusetts, it is illegal to operate a car with a gorilla in the backseat.
In Oregon, you can be ticketed if you leave your car door open longer than is deemed necessary.
In Scituate, Rhode Island, it is illegal to drive with beer in your vehicle even if it is unopened.

Hope you enjoyed these!