| What types of vehicle can be converted to run on
autogas? |
Most four
stroke spark ignition engines can be converted to LPG, this ranges from older
carburettor vehicles to modern fuel-injected vehicles with, or without,
catalytic converters.
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| Does it work? |
Yes! Over
7million vehicles are running on LPG worldwide. 2.2 million in
Italy, 1.4 million in Holland 0.35 million in the US.
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| How easy is LPG to use as a motor fuel? |
Carburettor vehicles can start on either petrol or gas. Switching from
gas to petrol whilst on the move is easy. Injection vehicles can be started with
the gas changeover switch left permanently on the gas position as the system
automatically starts the vehicle on petrol and changes over to gas.
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| Where is the tank fitted? |
Underneath the
vehicle, in the boot or in the spare wheel compartment.
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| What happens if I run out of gas? |
Being dual
fuel, your vehicle can run on either LPG or
Petrol.
|
| Where can I refuel? |
Autogas is
available at over 800 sites around the UK at approximately 38p per
litre.
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| How safe is the autogas system when fitted? |
Due to the fact that autogas is stored under pressure the tank is much stronger and can survive greater
impacts than a petrol or diesel tank. In the event of a serious accident the
tank and associated gas pipes are fitted with numerous safety devices,
electronic and mechanical, to prevent and control the escape of the gas should a
pipe line be severed. If the vehicle should catch fire in the event of an
accident then the gas tank is designed to control its pressure via a pressure
relief valve saving the tank from rupturing and causing further damage.
|
| Will I lose performance? |
The conversion to autogas is not a
performance aid, due mainly to its lower calorific value engine power will be
down by around five percent.
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| How many miles will I get to the gallon? |
Due to autogas having a
twenty percent lower calorific value than petrol or diesel you will expect to
see a reduction in MPG (Range Rover 3.9 petrol = 17MPG x 14MPG on autogas), do not
believe any one who tells you any different as this is the easiest way to sell a
poor conversion.
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| Are there any special servicing requirements? |
Your usual garage
can continue to carry out your servicing and repairs provided no adjustments or
removal of the gas system are required. Only fully trained Autogas installation
engineers should work on the gas system. |
