Questions To Ask Your Engineer Before Converting To Lpg

By: Daniel Muir

1) Is my car suitable?

Not all cars are suitable for an LPG conversion and this should therefore be the first question you ask. Also, only petrol cars possibly can be converted.

2) Will LPG save me money?

Well, in the long run it should. LPG is currently less than half the price of petrol and depending on your mileage it should pay itself back within a few years or sooner.

3) Is it safe?

As long as it is installed by a qualified LPGA authorised fitter it is and has been found to be safer than petrol due to toughened tanks.

4) How will my engine be affected?

It shouldnt be affected as LPG reduces engine wear and makes the car run more smoothly.

5) Where is the tank fitted?

Mostly in the spare wheel well but it can be installed in other places if your engineer agrees.

6) How long will the conversion take?

Normally about 5 days, during which you should be supplied with a courtesy car.

7) Once installed, what happens to the petrol tank?

The petrol tank remains connected as LPG cars normally start up by using petrol then switch automatically to LPG when the engine warms up. Also, if you run out of LPG you can drive on petrol until you get to the LPG station and fill up, both of which mean it is important to have petrol in the tank all the time.

8) Where can I refuel my LPG car and how easily accessible is it?

There are now over 1200 LPG stations in the UK and this figure is constantly growing making it quite easily accessible.

9) Can I accidentally fill my LPG tank with petrol or diesel?

No, you cant because a diesel or petrol nozzle wont fit into an LPG tank as the LPG tank has a special nozzle.

10) How often will I have to get my LPG system serviced?

Normally annually or every 12000 miles and is very important in order to retain the quality of the conversion.

11) How is my insurance affected?

It shouldnt be affected as long as the LPG conversion is performed by an LPGA authorised fitter.

12) What will happen to the resale value of my car?

Fuelture says it should retain more value compared with petrol or diesel as you have more to offer to the buyer but only if it is performed by an LPGA authorised fitter, as quality counts.

Another important factor to consider when converting to LPG, is to make sure that you choose an LPGA authorised dealer as this will ensure that the quality of the conversion is extremely high.

About the Author



This Article was written by Daniel Muir for Fuelture Ltd. Fuelture Ltd is a UK based alternative fuel company with a national LPG conversion service. Fuelture Ltd aspires to build a unique network of state-of-the-art LPG Stations and to launch a unique LPG fuel card. Fuelture Ltd. works closely with performance engine specialists Nicholson McLaren Engines Ltd. Visit http//www.fuelture.com for more information about automotive LPG in the UK.