What is more available in Ethiopia: Diesel or Petrol?

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Y61 Member

Member since 20 February 2011

Y61Member09 March 2011 10:47:22

Hi,
I wonder what car to bring to Ethiopia: A Diesel, Turbo Diesel or a Petrol car. What is more often聽 available? Can you find both the countryside or is one or the other better?

Also, I wonder if any of you have experiences in how far the height of mostly 2500m+ affects the consumption of cars?

Every input is highly appreciated!

Armand ViP

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ArmandViP09 March 2011 11:57:09

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Hi Y61!

I hope other members will be able to bring you suggestions

Good luck
Armand

飞补蝉肠丑产盲谤 Member

Member since 06 November 2009

飞补蝉肠丑产盲谤Member09 March 2011 12:20:56

Hi,
I drive a 3.0 turbodiesel Toyota Land Cruiser, 15 Years old,
No Problems with extra consumption according to the altitude.
Diesel usually everywhere available. Sometimes shortage of Benzin at the countryside.
Diesel almost very dirty cars. Benzincars hves less airpollution. This is just an other aspect.

regards
thorsten

Y61 Member

Member since 20 February 2011

Y61Member09 March 2011 12:28:46

Thanks聽 Thorsten,

so Petrol/Benzin would be available in Addis all the time?

Has anyone any experiences with regards to increased fuel consumption of Petrol cars due to the altitude?

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