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Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is LPG and where
does it come from?
40% of LPG comes from the
refining of crude oil and 60% straight from field
production. At atmospheric pressure it is a vapour,
under modest pressure it becomes liquid.
Most of my
fleet is diesel powered?
This is not uncommon, so make the
switch when your vehicles come up for replacement.
Let us carry out a cost saving analysis now so you
can see the benefits of changing your fleet to run
on Autogas.
With care for the environment
becoming a higher day-to-day priority, schemes are
also being put in place which see taxation,
insurance and parking incentives towards LPG
vehicles.
What about
the cost?
Autogas retails at around half
the price per litre of unleaded petrol and diesel.
What
happens if an Autogas vehicle is involved in an
accident?
All LPG tanks are rigorously
tested and all are considerably stronger than
conventional fuel tanks. In Australia we have
stringent safety standards for Autogas vehicles and
by selecting a reputable equipment manufacturer
and/or converter approved by the LPGA you are
assured peace of mind.
How much
cleaner is Autogas than petrol?
Carbon dioxide is widely regarded
as a main contributor to the greenhouse effect,
which is making our planet warmer. Autogas reduces
CO2 emissions from vehicles previously powered by
petrol by 15%. Autogas also emits 97% less Benzene
than unleaded petrol.
How much
cleaner is Autogas than diesel?
The black smoke that we see
coming from diesel vehicles cause over 20,000
premature deaths a year. By replacing a diesel
engine with an Autogas equivalent, over 90% less of
this particulate matter would be emitted.
If I
convert my vehicles to Autogas, can I still drive on
petrol?
Yes, and with bi-fuel you'll
almost double your range. The petrol tank still
remains in the car and the driver can switch from
gas to petrol, or vice-versa.
Can LPG
damage my engine?
No. In fact, LPG is a cleaner
burning fuel engine, so life is extended and less
maintenance is required.
Will
converting affect the performance?
There is very little difference
in performance - however, with a liquid injection
system, performance can be increased by 5%. Some
drivers find increased drivability and for anyone
used to driving on diesel, there's obviously a
significant reduction in noise.
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