LPG installers

[jamdan146 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jamdan146]

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I want to convert my petrol prado to gas but I want it done right .
Can anyone tell me an installer I can trust in South Sydney.
Is there anyone in the area who has had it done to there Prado maybe we could meet up for a chat.
Cheers
John

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

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Hi There John, yes Im about to take the plunge to and get it done. Im in western suburbs and trying to find some one as well who has done it before and no issues and not get ripped off but most important does a top job. I have done a google search and seems most who have had it done are happy and wished they had done it earlier. If I find out any more info will let you know. Regards Steve

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Hi Steve
Thanks for the reply that wouid be great if you can keep me updated.
Thanks
John

[nfs13b Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close nfs13b]

I got mine done earlier this week at Gas n Go at prestons.

So far its going great but its only done 150km since. Starts easy and cant tell a difference in performance so far...

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Just booked mine in today and will be done on the 13th of August at the same place, how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking ?? I got quoted $2900 including the Flash Lube thingy was an extra $50 but suppose to help with the heads,valves. Sounds like he's done a few which is a good thing. I spoke to a guy by the name of Greg, very helpfull and informative and gives a 2 year warranty. He told me to drive around for about 20thou after gas fitment then get the tappets checked/adjusted and that should be it. They are supposed to be adjusted by Toyota every 20 I think it is but can be assured Toyota has not touched them on mine (Typical). He said the tank size is 84.4L which is the biggest out of all the places I rang today and has a useable 67L. They also fit an oxygen sensor in the exhaust (prado doesnt have one) and runs some other mini computer thing so everything runs ok and to also alleviate backfiring. The main guage on dash is wired so that it shows full all the time as to get rid of the low fuel light and they fit a digital guage to the left of steering colum. they use to use the guage on the dash for the gas but he said they are to inaccurate so have gone the digital one. Will hand down a bit lower then the standard fuel tank but to be expected. Well worth the $900 out of pocket. I will recoup that with in roughly 3 months after that money in my pocket. See how it goes. Regards Steve M

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nfs13b, sorry also could you keep us informed if you do have any issues, but I doubt it. Now that you have it fitted this might also come of use to you. http://www.lpgautogas.com.au/index.cfm? ... ailability
Regards Steve M

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Hey Steve,

Mine cost the same price, I got the flashlube as well. When I went in and paid my deposit he had 2 prados there fitting them up. They do it all in 1 day which is pretty good too.

I will be mainly using the car to tow a drag car around sydney and up to QLD so hopefully it will be ok on the LPG consumption

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Yeah I am dropping my'n off on the tuesday night before and picking up wednesday afternoon. They are even lending me a loan car as well all in the price. Have you noticed any difference in performance just running around in the last 150k ?? I'm looking forward to the saving. I have worked it out that going to Forster and Central Coast which we do a lot of it will cost the same amount in dollar terms as my wifes Toyota Yaris Sedan, and then the 4wdriving on top of that so will recoup the costs very quickly. Also I think when it come time to sell will have a lot better chance of selling if on gas especially if petrol hits the $2 mark. Regards Steve M

[nfs13b Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close nfs13b]

so far it seems to have as much power as with the petrol. it looks like I will get about 350-400km out of the first tank with all mostly local city driving.

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ok filled up the first tank today. Got 336km and filled up 60 litres. Thats pretty good since I was doing some spirited driving off the lights at times....

[jamdan146 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close jamdan146]

I rang Toyota Australia today and they told me that the engine isn't compatable with gas.
I then rang NRMA tech advise they said if you converted to lpg it may reduce engine life.
So now I think I will keep it on petrol.
Cheers
John

[nfs13b Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close nfs13b]

My engine has done 300,000kms so if it does reduce the engine life I guess I cant complain too much.

I guess its similar to ethanol fuels, most manufaturers will say they are not compatible with older models because that way they are not reliable if anything happens and they dont have to waste money researching to confirm it is possible.

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Wow heaps of km how many k's had it done when you converted it?
Mine has only done 75,000 km not bad for a 99 mod.
John

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Wow heaps of km how many k's had it done when you converted it?
Mine has only done 75,000 km not bad for a 99 mod.
John

Mine is only a new conversion... I have only done 350km with the LPG now...

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just filled up the second tank full.... got 380km from 61 litres.