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  • Calling Ford Explorer Owners 6 Oct 2002 (Forum)
    I'm thinking of buying a Ford Explorer and converting it to run on LPG. I know that I must ensure it's a multi-point injection system to illiminate possible backfires. What I want to know is people's experiences of the Explorer - Do you owners love it or loath it? Are there any niggling things
  • Looking for a small city car 22 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    What im looking for is reliabilty cheaper Tax and Insurance I have 2 weeks to find a car before mot runs out on my Astra Lpg car which i wil be sending to the scrap yard very soon. Thanks for looking need advice asap please
  • Please help me choose a car for a long commute 6 Jan 2013 (Forum)
     front. Audi A6 - As per the Mondeo. I've looked at LPG but that doesn't seem as cost effective as it has been due to rising LPG prices. It could be I'm asking the impossible but I thought I'd throw it out there incase anyone has come up with a solution before or could recommend
  • Ford Focus III (2008 - ) - Just spent 30 times normal budget on car 20 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    fitted LPG system 2ltr petrol. Hyundai i30 only lost as they don't do a factory fit lpg system so Italy gov. incentives are not as generous. ( Ford equivalent road tax exempt for car life ) Also as long term purchase cost and availability of parts long term was a factor, and it seems that a lot of car
  • Jeep Cherokee (1993 - 2001) - 1997 Immobiliser Problem 7 Dec 2020 (Forum)
    informed the system was fitted when it was imported and is an integral part of the wiring system and impossible to take off. I had even done the honourable thing and had it converted to LPG. Any ideas or suggestions how to get me back on the road would be greatly appreciated Subject Line corrected
  • Which small diesel car with high seating position? 21 Feb 2014 (Forum)
    I have now decided to buy a small car for doing up to 400-500 miles per week. I would need diesel and as low mileage as possible. I had a yaris 02 1.4td which was excellent, but not many low mileage ones about. I have considered a petrol 1.2 fiesta with LPG conversion fitted, but worried
  • Any! - What car shall I buy? 18 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    Hi there people, I would really love some help in choosing a car.  I have been shopping around but just can't decide. I am looking for an econimical car maybe LPG/Diesel etc etc I am open to how its powered. I also like alot of gadgets in the car - auto lights/wipers
  • AMS in Grimsby. (dual fuel car dealers) 8 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, Has anyone or do you know of anyone that has dealings with this company please? They are a dual fuel company based in Grimsby: http://www.automotive-solutionsltd.co.uk/ and they have a good stock of cars and fleet vehicles available that are not only manufacturer fitted but LPG conversions
  • Astra ticking noise 21 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    Hi, Apologies if this has been covered before, had a good search but maybe not in the right places... I have an 1999T Astra 1.6 LPG, done 129K. On the way home from work tonight I noticed a distinct ticking noise coming from the engine. It is perhaps loudest on acceleration, but it's also fairly
  • What type of H.T.Leads? 17 Aug 2004 (Forum)
    and that i should fit 8mm raceing leads but they cannot remember the make of these leads, he also says that the people who make the leads specify that they are up to the job when it comes to Lpg as you need a bigger spark to ignite the fuel. does anyone know of these high performance leads? when i have
  • First car for 17 year old daughter 24 Jul 2004 (Forum)
    I'm looking for a car for my daughter who has recently turned 17 and obtained a provision licence. I am considering a new or nearly new Vauxhall Corsa 1.2, in any of its guises. Would this be suitable car for her to learn in and use around town for a few years ? I believe it can run on both LPG
  • Exhaust Emissions light on Astra 18 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    I have a two-year old Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Estate with factory-fitted LPG conversion. Since mid-October the "Exhaust Emissions" light (engine symbol) has regularly been illuminated, sometimes flashing when I accelerate. The car is still under manufacturer's warrenty, so at no charge to me the "DIS
  • Sludge under oil cap 22 Nov 2001 (Forum)
    Hi I have a 1.6GLXi Skoda Octavia running on LPG which is 18 months - 20000 miles old. Recently I noticed a film 92mm thick) of tan sludge forming under the oil cap. I haven't noticed this before. There has been no apparent lose of coolant, the performance has not been suffering, the oil was clear
  • Biodiesel 2 Jul 2001 (Forum)
    papers discussing and comparing the emissions content and environmental credentials of various fuels but not a great deal on where they're available. Nothing on the AA, RAC, or Petrolbusters sites, with the exception on how far I can expect to travel for LPG. Like Chris and the question on the "Is some
  • BMW 528 - Does 3rd party insurance have the legal right - 12 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    (with a new BMW bumper) from a local body shop, the estimate is £1200 however, the car is 14 years old and with high miles. The car is a modified car, with LPG conversion, uprated brakes, suspension, etc.. My insurers know about the modifications, as I pay a higher premium due to it being insured
  • Is E85 ethanol making a comeback? 10 Oct 2022 (Forum)
    or 57p a litre. However, who has cars that can fill up with this fuel? In France Dacia also had success with dual fuel petrol/LPG cars. Is it likely that in future, Dacia will make cars whose engines will accept E85?
  • Audi A4 B6 - Is a 2004 Audi A4 2.0 Petrol Automatic any good? 17 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    even know what type of an auto box it has. Is it a CVT (Multitronic)? A regular auto? A DSG? Please let me know what you know and what you think of the car? Fuel consumption is not an issue since I'm planing on converting it to LPG. Thanks a lot.  
  • 2009 Nissan micra visia - My nissan micra 2009 wont start 31 Aug 2013 (Forum)
    happened? It is an LPG conversion by the way and was serviced four weeks ago. It has travelled 110k miles
  • Jeep Cherokee 4l, 1993 - Not starting and stalling 28 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    My Jeep runs on both Petrol and LPG. Sometimes she fires up fine on either fuel and purrs like a kitten. Turn her off and she will just not start. Leave it for a few hours and she starts again. So frustrating. Twice had to be recovered. She has new plugs, ht leads, distributor cap and rotor arm
  • vauxhall astra 1.6 16v 2001 - Astra misfire 25 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Hi There This is my first post so i hope someone has come across this problem before and can help me out,this is a factory fitted lpg astra that has a misfire after checking everything i have now found no 1 injector is not working and have changed it with another that i knew worked
 

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