Can a diesel engine go longer between services than a petrol?

(2011-07-17 14:20:11)

1. My Lord Says: In general, no. Every manufacturer states the maintenance period or mileage. Diesels last longer than petrols because they are built stronger and the fuel is a lubricant as opposed to petrol which is not. If fully synthetic oil is used at the recommended intervals a diesel will outlast a petrol by about three times, sometimes more.

2. Bazza Says: they do go longer ...i own a garage ...my renault van needs a service every 18.000 miles ..its begger brother every 24.000 miles ...but this is using fully synthetic oils ..and its vital all filters are changed ..higher milage seems to apply to europe more than north america ...here they change circa 6.000 miles ..petrol engines rev much higher than a diesel .i my self would never go beyond 10.000 miles without an oil change on a petrol engine

3. boy boy Says: Some petrol engines are now suppose to be serviced every 20000 miles it depends on the manufacturer new Opels are 20000 while some new fords are 6000 with petrol engines

4. Geoff B Says: In the past Diesel engines needed more regular servicing.

I don't know about the latest engines, you would need to check with manufacturer.

5. Fellside13 Says: Generally they need more frequent service. The oil gets loaded up with carbon rapidly so special oil and more frequent changes are required.

6. Michael Says: Rely on your car's owner's manual that specifies your car manufacturer's maintenance schedule for your make year model.

7. bobweb Says: No.
If anything Diesels need more frequent (and more expensive) servicing than petrol engines.