LPG Powered Cars

[samnmp]

What is every bodies views on LPG Fueled?

Pro's and Con's of it?


Sam

[DanGPR]

Pros

Cheaper per litre to run
Increased range? LPG tank+ Petrol tank


Cons

Loss of boot space
Not all petrol stations sell LPG
Initial outlay will take a while to regain, unless you serious milage
Less performance when runnign on LPG.

[Monkeylegend]

Well Ford have just had thier first victory with one in the BTTC, that must be a pro.

[dudleybloke]

another pro.... engine oil lasts longer on lpg vehicles.

[Simond001]

another con you cant use the eurotunnel

[samnmp]

how comes your not allowed to use the eurotunnel

[Uhura_Fighter]

samnmp said:

how comes your not allowed to use the eurotunnel

elf n' safety.......

[samnmp]

Uhura_Fighter said:

samnmp said:

how comes your not allowed to use the eurotunnel

elf n' safety.......

↲Ah but fourty litres of highly volatile liquid in a non sealed tank is acceptable. I see

[JCW]

samnmp said:

how comes your not allowed to use the eurotunnel

Nothing to do with flammability, but mainly due to the unique characteristics of LPG in that it's twice as heavy as air and consequently extremely searching as a vapour/liquid. If a leak occurred, it's extremely difficult to evacuate so it's the 'buggeration factor' as much as anything else; if look at the COPs for bulk tank siting, the separation distances are at least 3m from drains or manhole covers to avoid this potential problem. If you take into account the design of the vessels themselves, they are far more robust than the equivalent diesel/petrol tank, so less of a H&S issue.