Frequently Asked Questions
LPG has a lower level of particulate emission than petrol or diesel, as well as substantial reductions in equally harmful Oxides of Nitrogen. There are also advantages in another area of pollution -noise -with LP gas engines are up to 50% quieter than Petrol or Diesel engines. It has been estimated that buses running on LPG are as much as 70% cleaner and 30% less noisy than those with diesel engines.
Clean burning LPG offers efficient combustion within the engine; prolonging engine life with reduced contamination of oil and the absence of acid and carbon deposits. The life of spark plugs is also extended.
1. Is it safe?
2. Can I get my Car converted?
3. Where can I get my vehicle converted?
4. How much does conversion cost?
5. Do I need engine modifications to use Autogas?
6. Will I loose space in my Boot?
7. What do I for a spare wheel?
8. Will I loose performance or MPG?
9. What happens when I run out of LPG?
10. How will I know when to refill?
11. Can I over fill the LPG Tank?
12. Will the LPG installation effect the resale value of my Car?
13. Can I travel abroad?
14. Do I need to notify anybody of the change of fuel?
15. Can Diesel Engines be converted?
16. What will happen to the price of LPG in the future?
1. Is it safe?
All viable motor fuels are volatile but LP gas has an excellent safety record. The fuel tank is much stronger than conventional ones and has maintained its integrity in crash and fire tests. Approved conversions all have electronic shut off Valves, which activate when the engine is switched off or if the fuel pipe is damaged. Regulators and venting systems are also a safety feature, which are not present in petrol or diesel systems
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2. Can I get my Car converted?
There are now more than 130 Approved Installers across the country who have been inspected by the LP Gas Association (LPGA) and conform to the strict safety and procedural standards demanded by the approval scheme. Other companies offer the conversion service but without regulation there is a good chance that poor quality or DIY conversions will be at best uneconomical and at worst dangerous. A badly converted vehicle can in fact cause more environmental damage than it did when running on petrol. Most vehicles can run on LPG.
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3. Where can I get my vehicle converted?
Here at GAS POWER UK we convert vehicles large and small. Our own-trained technicians, in compliance with the regulations governing Autogas conversions carry out all conversion work. The conversion process should take no more than three days to complete depending upon the vehicle and type of conversion.
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4. How much does conversion cost?
Petrol engines are relatively easy to convert and, with our latest Sequential Gas Injection Systems, the cost is in the region of £1000 -£1,450 PLUS VAT. Depending on the size of the Engine.
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5. Do I need engine modifications to use Autogas?
Petrol engines that are suitable for lead free fuel are suitable for using Autogas.
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6. Will I loose space in my Boot?
Gas Tanks are available in various sizes and we recommend the use of the spare wheel well space for the Tank so there is no loss of boot space.
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7. What do I for a spare wheel?
You can have your tyres filled with our pro-active tyre sealant to prevent punctures before they happen.
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8. Will I loose performance or MPG?
There is a negligible loss of power. By installing the Latest sequential Injection System you will not notice any difference in the performance of you Vehicle. MPG is very similar to that you are getting whilst running on Petrol.
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9. What happens when I run out of LPG?
The System will automatically revert back to petrol, and once refilled will then return to run on LPG.
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10. How will I know when to refill?
There is a fuel level indicator on the switch, which is located in a convenient location close to the Dashboard.
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11. Can I over fill the LPG Tank?
No because the LPG Tank has an in built shut off valve to prevent over filling.
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12. Will the LPG installation effect the resale value of my Car?
The value wills not decrease infact in most cases will enhance the value, due to the capability to run on HALF PRICE FUEL!
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13. Can I travel abroad?
Autogas is widely available In Europe in fact it is even more popular as a fuel than here in the UK
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14. Do I need to notify anybody of the change of fuel?
Yes your Insurer and the DVLA
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15. Can Diesel Engines be converted?
Yes the fuel savings are slightly less than Petrol Engines, around 20-30% for Cars and Light Vans and up to 20% Savings can be achieved on HGV’S.
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16. What will happen to the price of LPG in the future?
Because of the Governments stance on Global Warning it has continued the support the use of LPG as a road fuel with the commitment again to maintain a lower Tax band for Autogas as a alternative Road Fuel for the next 5 Years.
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