What motor lasts longer

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murphy1244

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Everything being equal what motor will last the longest, Diesel or gas???
 
   / What motor lasts longer #4  
Diesel by far.
 
   / What motor lasts longer #5  
Diesel....the motor itself, not the starter or fuel pump, or battery, but the engine itself.
 
   / What motor lasts longer #7  
Define equal. If stroke, rpm, compression, etc are the same then the characteristics that make a diesel engine last longer no longer give it an edge.....likewise, ramp up a 3000rpm diesel engine up to 6500rpm, or whatever the average small block gas engine runs at, and watch how well the diesel holds together, just don't stand too close!
 
   / What motor lasts longer #8  
Diesel is a lubricant, gas is a solvent. Guess which helps the engine last longer?
 
   / What motor lasts longer #9  
Straight engine diesel but in a V ..gas. Unless it's a 2 stroke detroit :)
 
   / What motor lasts longer #10  
Equal would be the engine doing the same amount of work.

Why you suggested taking a diesel past its design RPM is mystery to me and does not offer a comparison.
 
 
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