WasThatWise   10 #1 Posted March 14, 2015 The message on the matrix near Matalan on way in to town tonight was "use petrol not diesel". Exactly who is this aimed at? I would guess many buses, taxis and lorries (and trains?) use diesel, can't see it prompting a mass change by private motorists to change their cars tomorrow promoting a total collapse of the second hand diesel car market and I would really recommend you don't put petrol in a diesel car. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
smithy266 Â Â 21 #2 Posted March 14, 2015 There has been a drive to get folks to move from diesel power back to petrol. I think it started in London. there is probably more profit in petrol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #3 Posted March 14, 2015 There has been a drive to get folks to move from diesel power back to petrol. I think it started in London. there is probably more profit in petrol.  And less particulates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
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Norihaga   10 #5 Posted March 14, 2015 Good of sheffield council to promote this green idea? And post it on matrix boards ? How many diesel vehicles does the council use? There all petrol arn't they? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #6 Posted March 14, 2015 Good of sheffield council to promote this green idea? And post it on matrix boards ? How many diesel vehicles does the council use? There all petrol arn't they?  How many cars do the council use? If it's a commercial vehicles there isn't much of a choice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
monkey104 Â Â 10 #7 Posted March 14, 2015 Ok then. I'll just nip along and exchange my 4 month old diesel car then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Event Horizo   10 #8 Posted March 14, 2015 Modern diesel cars are way better. My Audi breezes a small road tax. Can do 50-60mpg, big torque and goes like stink. Why would i want to go back to a guzzler? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RollingJ Â Â 2,035 #9 Posted March 15, 2015 Just my two-pennorth - I thought these matrix signs were designed and installed for warning/information purposes, NOT for propaganda. And I'm not a driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
S8 Blade   10 #10 Posted March 15, 2015 I saw this message on the Chesterfield Road South sign on Friday night. I'm provided with a diesel company car as I travel across the country for work. Diesel is way more efficient than petrol, if we all switch to petrol they'll be moaning about fuel consumption next! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The Joker   10 #11 Posted March 15, 2015 The message on the matrix near Matalan on way in to town tonight was "use petrol not diesel". Exactly who is this aimed at?  . . . I would really recommend you don't put petrol in a diesel car.  I think that's the reason, to prevent drivers who've recently switched from diesel vehicles to petrol from making a very expensive refuelling mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
ghost rider   10 #12 Posted March 15, 2015 I saw one saying 'use low emission'.I think it is widely proven that the once deemed 'green' diesel car is far from green and worse than a petrol engine for pollutants a lot worse.The problem is that diesel cars have been promoted for so long that it will be difficult to get people to change from them especially considering the mileage that you can get compared to a petrol car.Ford are moving back towards petrol with their ecoboost engines which are petrol but have plenty of power and good economy from a small capacity engine boosted by a big turbo.I have never owned a diesel car but i can see the attraction because of the fuel economy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...