- Challenging
the Myths
There are more myths
surrounding LPG conversions than facts. Some misconceptions are based
on poor quality LPG conversion systems - others are based on pure air.
Some of the major misconceptions are addressed below:-
Power loss
The Power Loss on a quality LPG conversion is around 1% - 3%, which
is imperceptible to most people. Some systems can reduce power by 10%
or more - so choosing the right system is vitally important.
Safety of LPG
The use of LPG is strictly controlled by State and Federal Government
regulations. Statistics prove that gas powered cars are just as safe,
if not safer, than their petrol powered equivalents - even in severe
collisions.
Insurance
No Australian insurance company is known to increase it's premium on
LPG powered vehicles.
Vehicle warranty
Quality LPG conversions meet all Holden, Mazda and Ford warranty requirements
along with those of most other manufactures. Be aware that some LPG
conversions do mot comply with all ADR emission rules and vehicle manufacture
specifications.
Compatibility
Very few LPG conversion systems are fully compatible with modern electronic
engine management systems. Hi-Tech Auto Gas provides optimum engine
performance by using on board gas computers and sensors in exactly the
same way as the original petrol injection system.
Engine wear
Engines running on LPG have less engine wear than those on petrol because
gas is a dry fuel which does not wash oil from cylinders as petrol does.
The clean burning of LPG also results in smoother engine running.
The environment
Tests conducted by the Victorian Environment Protection Authority and
the NSW State Pollution Control Commission in 1988 on dual-fuel (petrol/autogas)
vehicles with catalytic converters demonstrate that auto gas produces
less smog emissions than petrol. These tests revealed emissions of hydrocarbons
are approximately 30% lower from autogas than petrol.
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