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  • Should I buy a bi-fuel car? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I'm wondering if it would be worth my while buying a new Bi Fuel vehicle. I have a LPG garage 3 miles from me, but will it still be there considering the...
  • How reliable is the Mercedes-Benz GL? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering buying a luxury 4x4 seven-seater. I'm tempted by a Mercedes-Benz GL500 which has LPG conversion for £16,000 (80,000 miles) so running costs...
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Class - a good used buy? 21 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a 2006 S-Class W221 which has done 98K miles and comes with 1 year dealer warranty. it has been converted to LPG. Can I ask how expensive...
  • Gas trick influencer 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to retire and would like to reduce running costs on my 60,000mile Chrysler 300 CRD. I would like to improve the fuel economy, which at the moment...
  • citreon synergie 2.0 petrol and lpg - Engine running problems on lpg and petrol 21 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    The car when cold will idle, however if you drive it and say come to a junction or roundabout and wish to decelerate in a normal but rapid (and not timid...
  • to LPG or find a diesel to run Veg oil? 28 May 2007 (Forum)
    it when he gets his merc eventually since he paid 13k for it when new. Onl;y done 50k and I know the car cos i have done most of the work on it. I can either LPG it, or now find myself a cheap diesel (sub 1k) with a bosch pump (i.e. 306, 106 etc...) and run a 50/50 mix or even look into waste cooking oil
  • Reliability issues after LPG installation 15 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Ford Focus Mk2 (2007 model) 1.6 ti-vct that was converted three years ago to a Plug-N-Drive LPG system. About a month ago I noticed a whining noise....
  • Vauxhall Combo van (2002 - ) - 05 1.4 engine replaced 2 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    I have had my engine replaced on my lpg combo van it is a 1.4xep engine , new engine is 1.4 xep as well garage that has replaced engine has had to use my inlet manifold as it is LPG and now there is a problem with starting ,it has no ecu light on dashboard and garage dont seem to know why
  • Omega cutting-out problems 26 Oct 2001 (Forum)
    Has anyone else got problems with their Vauxhall Omega cutting-out whilst in motion/stand-still? This really is irritating as I love the car and would like to get the car LPG converted. But I'm afraid to invest money into LPG conversion before i can cure the cutting out problem. My car serviced
  • Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.8 LPG factory conversion using water 3 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    Hi, my first post on this forum so go easy on me. I bought a 53 plate lpg factory conversion last summer and it's been driving great since i got it. However last week the radiator water warning light came on and i discovered that it has been consuming water. I drove about 140 miles and it went
  • Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.6 dualfuel - Poor running at speed. 27 Dec 2007 (Forum)
    Manufacturer: Vauxhall. Model: Astra. Type: Estate. Fuel: Dual fuel - LPG/Petrol. Trim: Elegance. Engine: 1600cc. Registered: 2003. Mileage: 52k. Petrol or LPG at a flat 60 to 70 the engine is juddering - as if fuel is getting cut off and released. This is not just after filling with LPG
  • V8 Discovery LPG conversion 29 May 2004 (Forum)
    Called out to a K reg Disco suffering from lack of 'go' since being converted to LPG. Didnt take long to find out why, The conversion consisted of a collar fitted to the throttle intake of the plenum chamber through which the gas is fed. Problem is that the inside diameter of the collar is only
  • What do you think the insurance company will pay out for my written-off Vauxhall Meriva? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Another driver has just written off my 2004 Vauxhall Meriva 1.6, 8v Energy, with 67,000 miles and an LPG conversion. I paid £5850 for the Meriva two years...
  • zafira club 1800 petrol/lpg - zafira b code faults 26 May 2013 (Forum)
    hi all i have eml faults of p0130 p0135 p0135p i`ve had a new lanbda sensor and a new maf meter but still faults wont clear  also...
  • Trip to Poland. 14 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    and very fast. It is a very large car and fits a lot. The use of LPG brang MPG down to 35 mpg - which is still very good i.m.o. Cheapest LPG is in Belgium (35p per litre or so).
  • Is it possible to convert a diesel to run on LPG? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need a car to tow a 1500kg caravan and have always thought a diesel was the answer. However due to the current anti-diesel climate, what car will be...
  • Rover 25 1.6 2003 - Lpg spark plugs question 22 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    I am planning to replace the spark plugs as it has been 25k miles since last changed by previous owner. I have been told to use NGK spark plugs , now do...
  • Chrysler Grand Voyager 2000 3.3 Auto - Bad misfire 18 Jun 2013 (Forum)
    Car is on LPG and Petrol. Will suddenly start misfiring on at least two cylinders in both petrol and LPG mode. Codes read P0201 and P0206  injector circuit open cylinder 1 and then the same for cylinder 6. Garage fitted new injectors and while the car was stripped down new plugs, leads
  • LPG conversion 11 May 2006 (Forum)
    Morning I'm thinking of looking at an LGP conversion for my Subaru Outback - not urgently, but say in 2-3 years time. I'm thinking this might be a good...
  • Autogas (LPG) For or Against Opinions Pl 20 Dec 2002 (Forum)
    I have just bought a LandRover Discovery 3.5Ltr V8, petrol. It does about 12 miles per gallon!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am seriously looking into getting it converted...
 

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