Tag: Diesel engines
How to figure mpg when generator and engine use same fuel tank
Dear Gary,
We have a diesel generator on our motorhome. The generator uses the same fuel and same tank as what runs the motor. How...
Dueling dual batteries? Here’s a fix for your tow vehicle
By Russ and Tiña De Maris Many diesel tow vehicles have dual starting batteries — it takes a lot of muscle to turn over that...
Four major cities to ban all diesel vehicles
That diesel motorhome or truck you’re driving may be a dinosaur in the making. The leaders of four major cities, from Europe to Central...
Decoding motor oil container mystery codes
By RVtravel.com staff Q: What do the numbers and letters in a motor oil designation mean? A: There are several different items encoded. There is a...
Should I buy a motorhome with a gas or a diesel engine?
By Steve Savage, Mobility RV Service Should I buy a motorhome with a gas or a diesel engine? Good question. Not a simple answer. In general, I...
What octane is best for your RV or tow vehicle?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris It's a question that stirs up a lot of feelings, but first the factoids: The "octane rating" listed on...
Do “gas saving” products really help?
The answer is "probably not." Be skeptical of the following kinds of advertising claims. "This gas-saving product improves fuel economy by 20 percent."
Claims usually tout...