# Are Short Trips Bad For Your Diesel Engine?

> The reputation of diesel-engined cars suffered irreversible damage thanks to the Volkswagen Dieselgate scandal, even though many diesel cars have proven to be far more efficient than their gasoline-powered counterparts.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1882248/diesel-engine-drive-short-distance-effect/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=684c9a6b0cf0a658fd60907e)
- **Published:** 2025-06-13
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #volkswagen #ford #diesel #cars #engine #popular #short #trips
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