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• Seat Leon Cupra & LPG 28 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  Hi - I own a 2002 Seat Leon Cupra and love it to bits! The only problem is that I\'ve just changed jobs and am commuting about 300 miles a week, and the fuel costs are starting to cause a bit of a dent! Apparently, the Cupra 1.8 20VT engine has just been approved for LPG conversion. It would cost
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  Should I have my 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun converted to LPG to reduce fuel consumption? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm being offered a 2000 model Mitsubishi Shogun GLS V6 LWB 3-litre petrol model free of charge by a family member. It's a very nice car inside, and has...
• Audi A6 Avant - Car sold with misfire but garage reluctant to help 25 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all, I'm looking for some advice - about 3 months ago I bought an Audi A6 Avant from a dealer in Hertfordshire. The car is 11 years old and has an LPG conversion and a reasonable looking service history. Indeed the car is in good nick in most respects with nothing really wrong that you
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  Can I convert my Mazda CX-7 to LPG? 25 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if a petrol driven Mazda CX-7 2008 engine is compatible with a liquid natural gas system installation? Does the engine serve well after the installation?
• Vauxhall Astra mk4. 2002 - Lpg 19 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  My Astra has factory fitted LPG can anyone tell me what make the system is or were I can find thi information,its running a bit rough on gas but OK on petrol need to know we're the filters are, thanks Saundo
• citroen berlingo 1.4 van - lpg problem 29 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  I hope someone can shed some light on this problem  my van is running on lpg and petrol at the same time and costing a fortune! It running on a brc system and has done 86000 miles. It was serviced about15000 miles ago please help!
• Ford Transit (2006 - ) - lpg transit any good? 21 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  i'm thinking of buying a second hand lpg transit from about 2005. i can't find much information related to these. does anyone out there have one? what are they like? anything i should be wary of?
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 03. 56k. 1.6-16v. LPG/Petrol. Fuel consumption. 20 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Returns 30.5mpg on LPG and Petrol 36.5mpg at 70mph. In town both fuels return circa 25mpg. Are these figures correct?
• LPG Premature Valve Wear - Vectra-C. 22 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  I have a Vectra 1.8 2003 petrol/lpg car.I have been told damage can be caused to the valves due to running on gas. Does anyone have experience of Flashlube,which i am told is a cure! regards dave
• LPG : which system is best? 11 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  I know the subject of LPG is discussed quite regularly on this forum ??.but I don?t think anybody has asked this question before. I?ve trying to investigate the various types of LPG conversions available and their respective advantages/disadvantages over the last few days and am now even more
• LPG ? 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Still looking for a newer car , and came across a Volvo S60 bi-fuel (LPG) . Its a 2002 model and to be honest it is very nice . But my big worry is (please excuse me) because its a 2.4 5 cylinder no turbo , will it still cost as much to run , as say a diesel Vectra ? The car will be doing a lot
• Diesel and LPG 23 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I've seen an advert for a Diesel LPG conversion which claims huge benefits in performance AND economy. Has anyone had any experience of this type of conversion, and can it really do what it says on the tin? If the claims of 60% improvement in horsepower are believed, how long would an engine last
• Mondeo Zetec & LPG 30 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  Help wanted please: In the Backroom archives there is a post from Keith mentioning that the 1.8 Zetec without hydraulic tappets is not suitable for LPG conversion and a Ford technical bulletin is available to confirm this. How can I get a copy of this bulletin and how can I tell if I have
• 5th Gear - LPG 11 Jun 2002 (Forum)
  Following on from tonight's 5th Gear: How many miles per year, and for how many years, would you need to do (and keep the car) to make LPG conversion worthwhile? Car 1.8 litre petrol, just under 2 years old and 18,000 on clock. Does 33mpg on Petrol. FfCP
• LPG & Diesel 19 May 2001 (Forum)
  I have been asked on a couple of occasions for info on converting customers' cars to LPG. Also whether Diesel engines can e converted. I recently saw an advert in Car Mechanics magazine for such kits to convert Diesel engines. Considering offering it as a service. Any opinions/ horror stories
• LPG - why the price differences 9 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Three garages two within a mile of each other and a 4 p a litre difference.   Last night I filled up at one for 76.p a litre. But whilst there I spoke to another 'gas guy' and he said that he had passed Sainsbury's at Beckton where LPG was 69.9 that very day.  He
• Subaru Forester (1997 - 2002) - LPG on a turbo? 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I'm shortly looking at a 2001 Forester Turbo auto with a genuine 35k which has a professionally fitted Prins multi-point lpg system fitted. Now I'm not interested in the pros and cons of lpg in general, I've made my own mind up on that, but I've not had or known anyone with a turbo engine that's
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  Range Rover 1999 4.6 LPG 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  It looks very much as though my HG (or worse) has cracked. Does anyone know the best course of action? Undriveable now, the thing overheated and the rad...
• Vauxhall Astra G Petrol (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.6 - Engine lubrication when running on LPG 19 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Probably an easy answer - if you know it. I don?t ? so I am looking for a person that does! Manufacturers tell us that their petrol has lubricants and other additives included in it for the protection of the engine, the valves, valve seats etc. When running on LPG, what lubricates/protects
• To LPG or not to LPG... 2 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  wanted a good motorway cruiser). Having moved North, I now have a 1 hour each way commute over about 25 miles to work every day. Although pretty efficient, the car uses a lot of £'s worth of petrol now and so my question is should I: a) Keep the Cavalier and get it converted to LPG, bearing in mind