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So basically, LPG will slowly sneak up until its the same as Petrol and Diesel.
That's not "support".
LPG - Worth it?
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So basically, LPG will slowly sneak up until its the same as Petrol and Diesel.
That's not "support".
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If it sneaks up at between 0.135p and 0.5p a year more than petorl, it will be a loooooooooooooooong time until it is more expensive
I considered this but on anything worth driving (that'd be an ST220 for you lot
) it was still only 200 cheaper than a lower insurance diesel over 20k a year so wouldn't justify the conversion costs over anything like a reasonable time scale for me. You loose up to 20% mpg compared to petrol depending on the car but on something like a petrol rav it's almost down to 10%. I'd honestly say use an approved installer though or at least speak to one before hand, our local agent has been fitting kits for 9 years and has done all sorts including scoobys etc with good results, he was quite happy to talk us through the options and steer us in the direction of a better donor veichle for conversion, even offered to let us come down and have a look at his or his wifes car's to see what the install/performance difference was like.
) it was still only 200 cheaper than a lower insurance diesel over 20k a year so wouldn't justify the conversion costs over anything like a reasonable time scale for me. You loose up to 20% mpg compared to petrol depending on the car but on something like a petrol rav it's almost down to 10%. I'd honestly say use an approved installer though or at least speak to one before hand, our local agent has been fitting kits for 9 years and has done all sorts including scoobys etc with good results, he was quite happy to talk us through the options and steer us in the direction of a better donor veichle for conversion, even offered to let us come down and have a look at his or his wifes car's to see what the install/performance difference was like.
I've had three lpg cars in recent times and I'm seriously ****** with myself for not converting my current car.
Yes, it's worth it. Everytime. No question. But.....
Get it done by an approved installer who can give you a certificate. Your insurance company will require sight of this and you will need it when you come to sell the car.
Consumption and power loss: There's a great deal of carp talked about lpg in relation to this. The larger the engine, the less the drop in consumption and power loss. With something like a 4l 4x4, there would be barely any noticeable difference. It would only be a factor at or below 2l and then not enough to worry about.
Yes, it's worth it. Everytime. No question. But.....
Get it done by an approved installer who can give you a certificate. Your insurance company will require sight of this and you will need it when you come to sell the car.
Consumption and power loss: There's a great deal of carp talked about lpg in relation to this. The larger the engine, the less the drop in consumption and power loss. With something like a 4l 4x4, there would be barely any noticeable difference. It would only be a factor at or below 2l and then not enough to worry about.
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there shouldnt really be any powerloss if its set up correctly - LPG generally has a higher octane rating than most fuels.....
Have a read of the latest edition of EVO magazine.
They do a group test of a Megane 225 LPG, Mini Cooper D, Fiat Panda 100HP, an Alpina, Brabus Smart etc etc.
The Megane 225 LPG wins for driveability, fuel economy and cost....
Pretty extraordinary that a car with the performance and driveability of the 225 gives better fuel economy cost wise than a Cooper D, Panda etc.
LPG for the win.
They do a group test of a Megane 225 LPG, Mini Cooper D, Fiat Panda 100HP, an Alpina, Brabus Smart etc etc.
The Megane 225 LPG wins for driveability, fuel economy and cost....
Pretty extraordinary that a car with the performance and driveability of the 225 gives better fuel economy cost wise than a Cooper D, Panda etc.
LPG for the win.
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