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  • Ford Mondeo - LPG? Forget it! 19 Sep 2013 (Forum)
    Hi, If you ever think about converting your car to LPG then think very long and hard first and preferably go and lie down in a darkened room until the madness passes. It might work on some cars but it has been a complete and utter disaster for me and I'm very badly out of pocket
  • Jeep Grand Cherokee - LPG or diesel Grand Cherokee or Mercedes ML 10 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    Hi, I will soon be looking at another car and need further opinions to help me make up my mind. I have been looking at the Grand Cherokee (which I have owned before - earlier model) and cannot decide if I should go for LPG (which I have had before) or diesel (which I drive at the moment
  • Mazda 6 - LPG Conversion massive increase in fuel use 12 Jan 2011 (Forum)
    Happy New Year to all, Just before Christmas I had my Mazda 6 (38-42mpg for 6 months prior to conversion) converted to LPG by a local dealer who has converted 4 previous cars for me without problems. Since this conversion, though, the consumption of both petrol and gas is very lame
  • Mileage advice required 8 Feb 2010 (Forum)
    to be fairly roomy/comfortable etc. I have looked at a BMW 3 Series (poss the 1.8 diesel ES) which seem to have good mpg figures and also tick all the comfort boxes. Other possibilities are the new Passat or maybe a new Insignia (which doesn't have as good mpg). Another consideration could be getting a lpg
  • BMW 5-Series E39 (1996 - 2003) - Are LPG cars in demand? 31 Jul 2008 (Forum)
    Hello all I'm thinking of changing car due to an increasing family, and currently have a 2001 520 SE Manual (90k leather, etc) that I had converted to LPG two years ago with a Romano sequential system (tank in wheel well) that cost me £1600. Runs like a dream, very smooth and can't really feel
  • Vauxhall Astra - 02 1.6 Dual Fuel LPG problems 20 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    hi, just bought a mk4 astra duel fuel, i changed it over to gas whilst driving, then hit a flat spot at 75 (didnt realise the van had a limiter)...
  • Warranty Direct query info wanted 18 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    I have been approached by this company regarding a policy to cover my vehicle that also includes the LPG side of things. £250 pa for their Extra Care policy. Just asking what are the views on others out there and your experiences if you have had any dealings at all with this company? Baring
  • Commutity service 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a daily commute to Birmingham. The rail service is expensive and takes longer than the car journey of 60 miles each way (half on empty minor roads...
  • what oil 15 May 2003 (Forum)
    hi all what is the best oil for an 1997 omega 2.5 V6 auto. runs on lpg
  • AWD/4WD/camper/economical/auto for 3k max? 21 Jul 2020 (Forum)
    would also go LPG but this may make camping in the back problematic due to the LPG tank.   I have been looking at - Audi all roads but the MPG is not great - Nissan x trails - Nissan Qashqais - but the space in the back is poor.  
  • 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
  • Is there a way of improving the fuel economy of our Jeep Grand Cherokee? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has just sold her much-loved 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee and bought a newer one, a 2000 Grand Cherokee 4-litre petrol which has only 38,000 miles....
  • 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
  • Automatic transmission in a small van? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I own an automatic transmission Renault Kangoo (petrol). I have done over 100K miles in less than six years. Never had major problems with it - fingers...
 

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