Alex Chamberlain <apchamberl...@gmail.com> writes: > I wonder how they have solved the problem of the diesel sold in the > USA being complete crap compared to the stuff sold in Europe, despite > the switchover to ULSD. I know that has been the issue preventing > some of the new diesel engines, like the Subaru flat-four, from being > offered here(along with the crazy patchwork of CARB, EPA, DOT, and > NHTSA rules that carmakers have to worry about compliance with).
I think it more a combination of the regulatory labrynth and the general public distaste for passenger diesel cars (though this may slowly be changing) than the fuel itself. Allan -- 1983 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
