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L. P. G. (Liquid Petroleum 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.

• 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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Tel: +44 (0)1233 666999 / 629292  Fax: +44 (0)1233 720228  email: enquiries@unitedtaxis.co.uk

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