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Old 08-23-2011, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by IceV_760 View Post
Was it a lack of knowledge in services, or did
people drive them some bad way, like going to interstate
straight after getting car running?
Hello IceV_760,

I think the comment above is accurate in that there are three main reasons:
  1. Lack of knowledge in both factory-affiliated dealerships and independent shops (diesels in general, inferior oils, maintenance intervals);
  2. An ignorant public at large not used to, or caring to know, the peculiarities of a 1970's designed diesel;
  3. Poor fuel sources in many parts of the country.

I think with the introduction of the D24-T in the US (1983?), General Motors had already done significant damage to the perception of diesel passenger vehicles with the advent of the Oldsmobile 4.3L v6 and 5.7L v8 diesel engines. I am sure there are other factors, but I have heard the above reasons cited numerous times.

Anyone else in the US have thoughts on the matter?
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