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  • Dog Handler Seeking Van 14 Apr 2009 (Forum)
    I am looking to buy a second hand van (around £3k) for transporting dogs around in (e.g. Berlingo/Kangoo maybe an Expert/Dispatch size) Does anyone have any advice on what commercial vans convert well to LPG. I have heard to avoid Japanese makes and Berlingos suffer from valve seat discretion. Also
  • Vauxhall Vectra B (1995 - 1999) - 98 2.0 false starts 15 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    I have a Vauxhall Vectra 2l that runs on both petrol and LPG I have problems with it not starting properly. When it is cold it is fine it starts first time. After I have driven it for a short run to drop the kids off at school and the engine is warmer it struggles to start. It will start after
  • BMW X5 E53 SUV (2000 - 2007) - 05 3.0 LPG conversion of 4 x 4 10 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    by having an LPG conversion done on it. Does anyone know how much this would change the MPG? Currently the 3.0 petrol model is 34.4 Extra urban and 20.6 Urban. Also, any idea's how much a conversion would be and is it straight forward? Does it need to be done by BMW to ensure the timings and stuff
  • vauxhall astra 1.6 16v 2001 lpg dual fuel - Astra misfire 6 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Hi There This my first post i hope someone may be able to help i have a astra with a misfire and have found no 1 injector is not working after changing...
  • Should i buy a factory spec dual fuel/LPG car? 8 May 2010 (Forum)
    If so what is available and how the heck can one search for models available? I know of a man locally running a factory spec dual fuel Vauxhall, plus...
  • Carina E 2.0i LPG problem... 14 Nov 2006 (Forum)
    I have had the conversion in my car for about 2 years now and 15,000 miles. The revs on petrol are very erratic now, and the power is not as smooth as...
  • Toyota Landcruiser - dieselgas 8 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    would any one know if i can run lpg with my diesel and who does these conversions
  • Just feasable car commute LPG? 9 Dec 2008 (Forum)
    an elderly but maybe reliable diesel. or 2)use the Picasso each day 3)at some point convert the Citroen to run on lpg 4)Buy a used LPG car, maybe a Vauxhall Astra duel fuel.Old shape Astra's available for around 2K. Unleaded currently 90.9 pence LPG 53.9 pence maybe available cheaper. Conversion cost £1200
  • Citroen C2 by Loeb 16 16V VTS - Citroen C2 - Teleflex GFI -> LPG Ignition problem 27 Mar 2011 (Forum)
    If you could help me with this problem or if you could give me a hint on this...   a question regarding the Teleflex GFI - LPG systems. I'm unable to find the main site (help#1).   The problem is, that I have installed their system (4 cylinder
  • Ignition or carburetor problem. BMW 316 4 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    I have 1.6 liter '87 E30 BMW 316 with Pierburg 1B2 carburetor and LPG conversion. It has only 30000 miles on the clock, and was not in use for 7 years (but was started and let at idle for ~20 min every month). I started to use it now, and all worked perfect for 1000 miles, but now engine
  • LPG Conversion Problem. Toyota Carina. 14 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    I have just had my Toyota Carina 2.0i (1992 model) with 20,000 miles converted to LPG. The car in question is mechanically sound. The system installed was a carburetor type installation and the car is now dual fuel with the ability to run on petrol and gas. I am having three problems
  • LPG conversions 20 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    LPG conversion offers reduced fuel costs for petrol engined vehicles but the cost of having a conversion fitted seems quite high at around £1000. Considering that the Government will put the tax up as soon as they start to lose significant revenue it seems that the only way to gain from
  • Rover 25 lpg 2003 model 1.6 - Car battery advice 4 Jul 2014 (Forum)
    I will only be using my car on the weekends as I have to work far away. Shall I disconnect my negative terminal on my battery each week or leave the...
  • Lpg fitters in Sussex 23 Mar 2003 (Forum)
    I live in the sussex area and hope someone can help. Can anyone recommend a fitter in the sussex area, as I am having problems finding one. Although...
  • 1999 R reg Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 LE LPG - Chrysler Grand Voyager 3.3 LE LPG help wanted... 10 Jun 2010 (Forum)
    I have read the previous posts about immobiliser problems and dash circuit boards going on these models.  MerlinTec, Simon, has provided spot on...
  • sluggish Range Rover 31 Aug 2001 (Forum)
    was being had I put the problem on this page. I received 3 replies all of which suggested the LPG system wanted tuning. So I screwed the LPG regulator a turn and also turned the distributer a tad. Hey Presto quite a difference , at least I am now satisfied with its performance. and saved at least 500 quid
  • EU reviewing fuel taxes 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    . In the next few years, demand for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a vehicle fuel could grow, because of its green credentials, he said. Some European governments, including Germany, subsidise LPG prices at the pump and this has boosted consumption. "LPG might be a good bridging fuel to get
  • Vauxhall Corsa - Simple Question, Quick Answer 3 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    Hello guys, I went ahead and bought a brand new Vauxhall Corsa Limited Edition 1.2i 16v a couple days ago from Vauxhall. I got the car home and I am currently reading the instruction manual. However, the fuel type for the new car says Petrol/LPG. I know that LPG stands for Liquified
  • powershift grants for lpg etc.. 1 Dec 2003 (Forum)
    Quoted from the Powershift web site:- >PowerShift and CleanUp grants have been very successful this >year in achieving their objectives of reducing C02,...
  • Advice on which car to buy. 27 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    Hi all, I have a dilema which I am hoping you can help me with. I currently have a Mondeo ST200 converted to LPG but I have had this for a number of years and now want to change cars. I am hoping to have a budget around £4000 (roughly a maximum of £4250) with the funds I
 

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