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• Jaguar S-Type (1999 - 2007) - (99-07) LPG problem. Gas melting flexible pipes. 21 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I am having problems with my LPG conversion now 18 months down the line. My agent tells me that there may be a problem with the gas melting the flexible pipes, this seems to have raised its ugly head in Holland and I am told that we in the UK export 3 million tons of gas. The answer that I am
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  Is it a good idea to have a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Would you advise having a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG?
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 03 1.8 LPG fuel problem 7 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I have a 53 duel-fuel Ford Focus (manufacturer fitted lpg). Recently, I've been experiencing intermittent trouble with the gas supply to the engine. A few minutes after starting the car the gas supply to the engine seems to die and the power fades away. It doesn't usually cut out completely
• Jeep Grand Cherokee 4 ltr 2000 - ECU problem 6 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  I recently purchased the above with LPG conversation. The conversion turned out to be very badly installed so I have had new fitted. The garage are struggling with the ECU on both petrol and LPG. I am to,d when plugging in the diagnostics tester all is fine for a while and then the ECU zeros on all
• Jaguar X-Type (2001 - 2009) - 3 litre (lpg) Different oil used when serviced 5 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  I just had my Jag xype 3 litre (lpg) serviced at my usual dealer, who had recently been taken over by a new owner. I noticed that instead of the usual 0w40 they had used 5w30 I know his is what jaguar had recomended in the begining but can i expect any difference in performance because of the 5w30
• LPG conversion - Where in/around Fareham 25 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  It's not John here it's his mrs Vera. Thanks to some very excellent advice from this website I have decided to get my Discovery V8 converted to LPG. I have done quite a lot of homework (mainly surfing) and realise that there are a lot of cowboy merchants out for a quick buck. I'm worried about
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  Is 100,000 miles high for a Range Rover 3.0-litre diesel? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the average lifetime of a Range Rover 3.0 diesel in mileage? Would it be worth buying 1 with 100,000miles on the clock or would a 4.0 petrol be...
• Jeep - Fitted with LPG - good idea? 9 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Daughter's BF, a car enthusiast with a Skyline which he takes to circuits for a nice blast, is apparently thinking of getting rid of his daily-driver Clio and buying a 'Jeep' which will be congestion charge exempt. Seems likely that it will be a 4-litre Cherokee with an LPG conversion. I wonder
• Subaru Legacy & LPG Conversion 22 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Does anyone here have any experience with having a Subaru Legacy converted to LPG ??? I test drove an Outback recently and was very impressed with the vehicle, but I have read in many reviews, and was told by the dealer that they tend to be quite thirsty... I would be intending to buy a used 4or
• Lexus LS400 - LPG blog 13 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I thought it might be useful to write a blog of my experience of LPG conversion from start to finish. Today I will be dropping off my 1999 Lexus mk4 LS400 to Battersea Autogas to have a BRC system with auto flash lube fitted. I have requested they remove the inlet manifold when drilling to prevent
• Land Rover Discovery (1989 - 1998) - 96 3.9 LPG fault 10 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  led's followed by 1 amber and 1 red one, this may mean empty? I put £15 of LPG in yesterday but this may have leaked out by now. When it switches over it runs for a few seconds then cuts out. Very hard to restart on petrol. Any ideas?
• Jeep Cherokee (1993 - 2001) - 1995 4.0l LPG Problem 8 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I've just bought a '95 Jeep Cherokee 4.0l Ltd. with an lpg conversion and for the first few days, it has run perfectly. However, it has now started cutting out at every junction and roundabout while on gas but no problems when on petrol. I have to admit I may have accidentally allowed the tank
• Volvo V70 management light 28 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  My son has a W reg V70, in very nice condition,recently serviced etc, the car has had a certificated LPG conversion. He has had a problem with the management light coming on, he has taken it back to dealer who has been very helpful including paying Volvo dealer to change all manner of sensors etc
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  Which engine oil should I use for an LPG conversion? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am unsure of what engine oil to use for my 1999 BMW 316i compact. It has a 1.9 engine converted to LPG and has done 189,000 miles. Haynes manual says...
• Dacia/LPG 1 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  it in a Clio. On the latest Sandero, they offer the 1.0 tce  bi-fuel (petrol and lpg)  engine. I'm not particularly interested in the lpg option (I only do about 9k pa) but I can't help thinking that a 100 hp engine in the Sandero could be a good thing.  Recently I test-drove a Duster
• 1999 4.6 LPG - Range Rover Head Gasket? 11 Nov 2010 (Forum)
  My Rangie seems to have split the HG (or worse!) coolant boiled and blew out dramatically the other day. Is this a scrap job? From what I hear it...
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  How effective are LPG conversions on Range Rovers? 10 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying 1998 Range Rover 4.0L Dual Fuel. What questions should I ask and what things should I look out for? Are there any obvious problems...
• NISSAN X-TRAIL 2003 2.5 SVE AUTO 48000 miles - LPG CONVERSION 3 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Hi.I am considering getting my X-Trail converted to LPG as i only get 29mpg.However i am getting conflicting views when asking for quotes online.One garage has said that the car has "severe valve seat recession"and that it will last 8-10000 miles even with oil injection(like flashlube
• Lexus LS400 - LPG garages on way to scotland 18 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  Hi, I was hoping some backroomers might be able to help me, I am going on a trip up to scotland in the evening of the sunday the 29th August from the south of england and my car only has a 200 mile range while on LPG so i was hoping some people might be able to direct me to good garages
• 3.5 V8 rover lpg conversion - help 6 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I've got an ex met police riot bus LDV LWB twin rear 400, twin carb, no cat, 22k miles c/w 3.5 V8, a sweet runner returing 17-20mpg, which compares favourably with plenty of R/rovers. However, she's an obvious LPG/dualfuel candidate. I've been told that being carb she has to have an induction