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Liquid Petroleum Gas

 

WE SELL AUTOGAS

OPEN 7AM to 12PM

7 DAYS A WEEK

CASH ONLY

LPG PRICE:

53.3p PER LITRE

 

 

What is L.P.G?

L. P. G. (Liquidm Gas) is the generic name for commercial propane and butane.
The gas is produced by the oil and gas industries as a by-product of petrol.
The same gas is often used in rural areas for cooking and central heating.
Autogas is the name applied to Liquid Petroleum Gas when used as a vehicle fuel.

 

The environmental advantages of Autogas for automotive use are massive :

  • Harmful emissions from the vehicle are reduced by up to 75%
  • Autogas contains no lead and is therefore cleaner.
  • There is hardly any discharge of carbon monoxide. 
  • Autogas does not produce any visible soot or smoke from the exhaust.
  • Exhaust fumes contain far less harmful substances.

 

There are also commercial advantages :

  • Engine performance is almost exactly the same as with petrol.
  • Autogas produces an improved air/fuel mix with consequential refined combustion.
  • The combustion of Autogas is smoother as a result of the higher octane content. 
  • Engine noise is lowered.
  • The engine oil does not become contaminated, giving a  reduction in servicing costs.
  • The life of the engine is extended as a result of the absence of acids and carbon deposits.
  • There is no spilling and little possibility of theft or pilfering.
  • There are lower excise duties on Autogas than for other fuels.
  • Existing fuel system is retained which considerably increases vehicle range.

 

 

The disadvantages are relatively minor :

  • Boot space is reduced by the gas tank. (by about 30%)
  • Only around 1100 garages sell Autogas. (Although this is increasing daily)
  • The initial installation cost. (approx. £1200.00 per vehicle)

 

Interested?  Want to know more?

For the full story, and details on having your vehicle converted, visit

LPG Auto Conversions  or telephone 01233 758014

 

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