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Q. How much performance difference is there between petrol and Autogas?
A. There is a small loss of performance that is barely noticeable but you normally find the engine smoother in delivery.

Q. Where can I fill up and what happens when I run out of gas, will I be stranded?
A. You will receive a list of filling stations and the web site will carry a list of stations nationally that is updated on a regular basis. If you run out of gas, remember that the conversion is dual fuel, so you retain a petrol carrying capacity.

Q. Are there any problems associated with the newest of cars regarding the sophisticated engine management systems?
A. There are some vehicles that require further modifications to enable the electronics to read the emissions correctly. Because Autogas runs very clean and lean, sometimes the Lamda sensors think that you have a problem. Our electronic expert can solve these problems.

Q. What about servicing and maintenance?
A. Additional servicing requirements are minimal and amount to little more than an annual check of the tank, valves and pipework. After ten years the Autogas tank requires replacing complete with the pipework and valves.

Q. Is Autogas safe?
A. The gas is stored in liquid form and contained in a substantial cylinder. The cylinder is constructed from a thicker gauge steel than used on a Landrover Chassis. The Queen and Government Ministers are quite happy to run the system on their vehicles.

Q. Will I save money running on Autogas?
A. As soon as you drive away in your converted vehicle you will be saving about £1.50 per gallon on fuel costs. For example, if you have a Landrover returning 17mpg and travel 18,000 miles per annum you would be saving well in excess of £1000 per year on fuel alone

Q. What about resale values of a converted car?
A. With the popularity of the conversion, converted cars are in demand and would attract a higher premium price. You could also transfer the equipment to another vehicle if you wished as most of the components are common to the applications.

Q. Do I need engine modifications to use Autogas?
A. Petrol engines that are suitable for lead-free fuel are normally suitable for using Autogas. If you intend to convert a vehicle that only uses 4 star leaded fuel you will need to have the valve seats replaced, inaddition, some older vehicles may also need the valves and guides replaced.

Q. Does Autogas hurt the engine?
A. No, quite the contrary. As the fuel is a gas it mixes better with air than petrol and you should find that you get far less wear on the engine when using Autogas. Oil and spark plugs will also last longer.


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