petrol/Diesel engine

i wanted to know whether is it necessary to start a petrol engine once a week or so if the car is standing idle for a long time(say 2 to 3 weeks)

kINDLY HELP.

tHANX

2 to 3 weeks should not be a problem for a petrol engine

hi friends,

if 2-3 weeks is not a problem what is the time frame if the petrol vehicle is not used for a long time.why starting is required in a diesel engine?

Regards

rajesh

Hi

The mechanism of a Diesel engine is different from the Petrol one.

In Diesel engine, the engine has to get heated before starting. So if you do not use the car for a long time, the power needed to heat the engine from the battery might not be sufficient and as a result,  there are possibilities of the heater plugs getting damaged.

Diesel engines require good oil circulation. If you do not use your car for a long time,
the oil in the engine might get thickened and as a result, it will not circulate in the engine properly.

You are not required to drive your car daily, but please do make sure that you atleast start your diesel car atleast once in 2 days.

Also, these are just my conceptions based on my understanding. Do remember that the modern diesel engines are technologically superior and hence please do refer to the owners manual for precise instructions in this same regard.

I think one should start the engine atleast once a week and drive a minimum of 5-10 km irrespective of petrol or diesel.