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• Dualfuel 1.8 Vectra misfire 3 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  120k 51 reg vectra - went for service with Vx Dealer, and lpg pump "cleaned out" as reluctant to cut across to gas from petrol until warm. This problem resolved, but within 50 miles of service now suffering intermittent misfire (hiccup really) when going from overrun to drive (easing off on motorway, negotiating roundabouts, picking up drive in traffic etc).
• Economy in tow cars and necessary licenses 23 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  However, with the amount of miles I am going to be doing (around 30,000 a year), economy starts to become a major concern. Today I've just looked at what suitable petrol cars could be converted to or bought as LPG, and I thought about the Shogun V6. An LPG car doing 19mpg would save me over £1,000 a year compared to a diesel doing 27mpg. I've looked on the Real MPG section of HJ and on Fuelly and it seems like I could expect around 19 mpg or more.
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  I got a cracked alloy welded rather than replaced - could this invalidate my insurance? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  When my Mercedes-Benz C-Class was about three months old, during a safety check, the dealer discovered one of the rear wheels was cracked (pot hole I guess...
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  I need a cheap, reliable car to cover a big mileage - what do you recommend? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to start a new job in Lincolnshire which involves covering 30,000 miles a year, 200 miles a day. Which car would you recommend as the cheapest...
• Toyota Aygo - Which head gasket leak test is best 7 Jun 2023 (Forum)
  crid=3HFFWOF6ITVSE&keywords=reld+head+gasket+leak&qid=1686137606&s=automotive&sprefix=reld+head+gasket+leak%2Cautomotive%2C80&sr=1-2">RELD Professional Head Gasket Tester Leak Detector CO2 Universal For All Cars and Motorcycles Rapid Engine Leak Detector with Box and 500ml CO2 Reaction Liquid : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive DrHeadGasket FX-53 ADVANCED COMBUSTION LEAK TESTER KIT UK Best Prices for Combustion Leak Testers and Test Fluid - FX-53 Advanced Combustion Leak Detector for Petrol / Diesel / LPG - Head Gasket Testers - DrHeadgasket UK    
• .....what small car for £5K'ish 27 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Were combining our two old cars to one newer one. I drive (at weekends now due to company car) a 2001 MG ZT 190 LPG and the Mrs drives a Focus 2001 1.6 Zetec. I love my MG, cheap to run but sits on drive all all week now and somone really needs to get better use out of it. We are currently paying combined road tax of £455 a year, plus x2 lots of insurance to drive probably 50 miles a week now .
• Jeep Grand Cherokee (1999 - 2005) - 99 4.7 Automatic gearbox problem! Please help!! 25 May 2009 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I've got a Grand cherokee 4.7 auto with LPG converted. It's currently developing a problem with auto box. Everytime when I engage the "D" gear, there is clunk noise coming from gearbox( or rear diff???), but it is fine on selecting "R" gear.
• Subaru Legacy and Outback Diesel (2008 - 2009) - Pleiades issue 3 Subaru Uk plans more in 2008 14 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Already known Impreza Diesel, Forester Diesel new body/style Legacy for 2009 + a 7 seater version code name EXIGA you can see this on Subaru Japan Here is are acouple of suggestions, please feel free to add more Delete the Tribeca range, Delete the saloon legacy or just have the leagcy in saloon and the estate as Outback - as Subaru have done in USA Launch all petrol models with lpg conversion in the dealer price on road, the 220 co2 has killed sales in UK only 187 vehicles sold in July. Anyone want the BAJA version pickup Outback any other suggestions?
• Morrisons supermarkets and fuel price increases. 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Morrison's always seem to be the one that has pump price increases first. The largest increase has been on LPG. It has gone from 44.9 to an average of 53.9 in a matter of weeks - all because Morrisons first increased their pump price giving the competition an open door to match their corporate greed. I wrote to Morrison's asking them to justify why they are managing their fuel prices above those of other vendors.
• Can you recommend a suitable car? 30 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Air conditioning and central locking. We have no real preference regarding fuel type, but shy away from LPG due to its scarcity in this part of Kent. A 'car' would be preferred as opposed to a 'van' or 'minibus' style vehicle. Before somebody recommends a Discovery or Shogun, Range Rover, Land Cruiser, etc...they all fail on headroom.
• X5 Depreciation 27 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I hope they would their value well from now expecially being the cheapest entry into X5 land. Any one heard of LPG conversions on the 4.4 that would double effective MPG subject to Gordon! Thanks, Ian
• Omega queries 5 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Is my car's mpg about right or heavy? Also because of the consumption I'm thinking of converting to LPG. I've done the maths and anticipate a payback period of about 14months which is fine as I love the car and intend to keep it for much longer than that. Does anybody have any advice to assist? I've done a bit of searching for help elsewhere but you chaps seem to be the most knowledgeable.
• Hyundai Tucson 2016 1.6 - Do I need a new engine? 2 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  It drove OK and I wasn't getting any engine lights on dashboard. Still being in warranty, I took it to Macklin Motors Hyundai but they will not fix as it has an LPG conversion and the first service was late by the first owner. They charged me £252 for diagnosis and told me the following: "Low compression in cylinder 1 and excessive carbon build up on piston 1 and 3.
• Landrover Discovery - Best 4WD for new job! 28 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  May need to carry some equipment as I will also be doing County Shows/Fairs. Also want to know if a LPG converted Disco is worth looking at? And where would I find one? Is there anything else I should look at? Budget 10-15k. Thanks
• Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010) - Quite fancy one - any tips ? 3 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  Or doesn't it make any difference? I see there was a 1.4 petrol and I can only imagine it was dire - anyone had one? Was the LPG conversion any good. I'm not going to do a mega-mileage so could stand it being petrol but generally prefer diesels. I don't care how slow it is really. Have driven the HDI (which is lovely) and XUD (which is slow and thirsty but perfectly adequate) versions.
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  Is the garage ripping me off? 21 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Combo LPG (factory converted) van - 2005 reg - 1 owner - immaculate condition. There was a slight drop of water near the engine (I...
• Mondeo mk3 estate or Landcruiser Colorado? 13 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  The car consistently does around 22-23mpg on petrol and about 19-20mpg on LPG. It currently has around 9 months MoT. Given that the Mondeo has a couple of faults - the starter can be replaced for £150, though the 3rd gear syncro will need more, selling it "as is" may become an issue.
• A few days in China, cars, pollution, perspective 26 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Really enjoyed just piling into the back of those Toyota Crown Taxis (not driving for once) that are running on LPG. There`s a small mountain to climb between the airport and hotel, near the ferry terminal at the other side of the island and the screaming max revs in second gear (obviously the norm) made me wonder how the engine survived one trip, when it had been doing this route for years.
• Subaru/Suzuki/Duster-Weekend Escapes/Holiday/Exploring car for £6000 21 Jul 2018 (Forum)
  What I considered so far are:  -Subaru Forested Petrol 2008 found one around with 80k on the clock with LPG conversion done. -Suzuki Vitara/Grand Vitara -A petrol Rav4 maybe.... Or instead of buying used buy a new Dacia Duster on PCP finance... Thanks in advance!
• ADVICE FOR REPLACEMENT - Used Petrol 4 X 4 12 Oct 2015 (Forum)
   Local VW tiguan dealer said 2 percent of sales are petrol! I have always converted to LPG so will do that again Since 2012 I smell much higher pollution where I live and diesel false engine figures may be a reason.   I would like electric or hybrid but cannot afford to buy new I have low annual mileage 4000 pa or less but DO live in area prone to flooding    HELP for advice Thanks