LPG Conversions

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LPG Conversion doom and gloom

http://forums.ebay.com.au/thread.jspa?t ... #501000919

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LPG Conversions

Hi Pointy,
thanks for the LPG link. I too have been looking into the gas conversion option ever since the 2000 subsidy. There have been so many conflicting anicdotal stories ... who do we believe?
Regards
Bear

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LPG Conversions

I have been reading this forum for some time; having come across it during my search for a good used prado. Its been a really enjoyable and informative journey. My thanks to the moderators.

After trying a number of Govt auctions, finally bought a 2005 V6 auto from a private local seller.

The next decision is whether or not LPG? I have read numerous discussions on this topic, but not much about 4L Prados on gas. Any and all advice would be welcome. Especially would be interested in personal experience. thanks
Bear

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Do a search on these forums, there is a couple of members who have gas injection. Stan & Harvey spring to mind.

One picked up 7 Kw stock on LPG!!!

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LPG Conversions

OK, will do.

Initial indications are that the cost will be around $2300 AFTER the rebate ... or $4300 upfront. If LPG prices are rising as you suggest in another thread ... will have to look a lot more closely into this one.

On the positive side, with the US heading into recession, the flow-on effects could result in reduced demand for oil and then to lower petrol prices.

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I would also do a search for the fuel types thread vs economy.

I run our Petrol engines on Premium 98+ and have confirmed minimum 6-7% better mileage than standard unleaded. (+ more power).

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I would also do a search for the fuel types thread vs economy.

I run our Petrol engines on Premium 98+ and have confirmed minimum 6-7% better mileage than standard unleaded. (+ more power).

Team Piggy,
correct me if I am wrong (& I am sure that you will) :twisted: but the cost of 98+ is about 10% dearer to purchase which to me would indicate that you would have to travel 10% further. To me you are are on the loosing end re- cost. :twisted: :twisted:

Diesel's fall into the same category, fuel cost against economy, power (sorry torque) & maintenance cost which is not a great deal dearer, long term.
I still think the diesel will end up in front

All to hard,
Fazza :wink: :?:

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Personally I am not going to get into your argument as its taking this thread Off Topic.

I know my figures and I have compared both on a weekly basis. As this is an LPG/Petrol thread lets please keep it to that to avoid yet another thread going wayward.

If you want to start a Petrol vs Diesel debate feel free to start another thread. But please re-familiarise yourself with this thread first.
http://www.pradopoint.com/viewtopic.php?t=1709

There IS already topics on your particular subject and maybe its better re-opening one of them if you want more discussion on it.
Most of it has already been covered.
Unfortunately a lot of my and other's original posts seem to have dissapeared :roll: so some threads may not make a lot of sense.....

[HappyPradoOwner Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close HappyPradoOwner]

Does anyone with a lpg injection system notice a whining noise when accelerating from time to time? especially (but not exclusively) when the tank is almost empty. Mine does this.

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Hello HappyP

Can't help with your question as i don't run on LPG, but I would be interested to hear how you are finding LPG? Especially how your fuel consumption on LPG compares to petrol and any other benefits or problems you might have ... apart from the whine. That one sounds strange. Could it be related to a drop in pressure as the tank lowers, affecting the air/gas mix :?

Regards
Bear

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I've always had LPG cars and I love the economy and the fact that it's friendlier to the environment. The government contribution (3k) was also a deciding factor because this conversion cost over 5k.
I notice a small drop in power/torque compared to petrol and the tank sits a bit lower. In hindsight I should have gone for a flatter tank (doughnut) instead of a cylinder.
Economy ~300km on a 60l tank + a little petrol to start + a little flash lube (valve saver)

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Thanks mate! What system do you run?

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Zavoli:
http://www.zavoli.com/index.php?lang=en

[jeremy Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jeremy]

gauge not working

My 2004 4L GXl was converted last year.

One problem from the conversion is that the [petrol gauge now only registers 1/2 full even when the tank is full.

Has anyone had this problem?

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Was thinking of lpg conversion, but after reading some things in this thread I'm starting to think otherwise.
Anyone had a good trouble free experience with lpg ?
Been told by 2 installers that the new systems dont lose any power.
Is this true ?
Currently getting 15l per 100k around town in 120 series v6 auto .
What figures should you get with conversion ?
Anybody got figures with lpg ?