Auto-LPG Conversion Thread

[butchokuy]

*gh --> sa engine, la bang gagalawin? me idagdag o ibabawas?

dba malilito ang mga mekaniko in case nagpaservice tyo ng mga regular tear and wear maintenance?

standard ba ang kit(efi or carb kit)? i mean yng ginamit sa corolla e pde din sa lancer?

[ghosthunter]

*gh --> sa engine, la bang gagalawin? me idagdag o ibabawas?

well, four places.

1. LPG tank (in the trunk)
2. LPG system (vaporizer, mixer, etc) in the engine bay
3. LPG filler "connector" (bumper or at gas cap)
4. LPG/gasoline selector switch (somewhere inside the car cabin)

dba malilito ang mga mekaniko in case nagpaservice tyo ng mga regular tear and wear maintenance?

nope.

standard ba ang kit(efi or carb kit)? i mean yng ginamit sa corolla e pde din sa lancer?

yup. Fits most cars... two main problems though.

1. getting the standard LPG to fit some SUVs and ultra small cars but there are smaller LPG tanks available for those.
2. bigger engined vehicles (3.0L to 5.0L) will require a much bigger LPG vaporizer than those for standard 1.3L to 1.6L cars.

[jvm13]

ok..so where exactly are the shops that convert cars to run on LPG? GH, do you plan to get your car converted?

[ghosthunter]

ok..so where exactly are the shops that convert cars to run on LPG?

Currently petron and NAIADSS installs them. Pilipinas-Shell is planning to launch their LPG system by December 2005. For more info, contact them.


Petron:
tel: 671-9817
fax: 671-2689
email: gasul*petron.com
website: www.petron.com


NAIADSS:
2604 Orient Square Bldg, Don Francisco Ortigas Jr. Rd
Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
tel: 687-7970 687-1659 6879151
fax: 687-9207
email: naiadss*pldtdsl.net
(They can install the LPG system at your home or office.)

GH, do you plan to get your car converted?

yup, but not yet sure which system. Why? Because the filler valve for NAIADSS is different and NOT compatible with the filler system for petron and vice versa. The good news is that NAIADSS "might" have an adapter to make their system compatible with petron.

[jvm13]

Currently petron and NAIADSS installs them. Pilipinas-Shell is planning to launch their LPG system by December 2005. For more info, contact them.


Petron:
tel: 671-9817
fax: 671-2689
email: gasul*petron.com
website: www.petron.com


NAIADSS:
2604 Orient Square Bldg, Don Francisco Ortigas Jr. Rd
Ortigas Center, Pasig City.
tel: 687-7970 687-1659 6879151
fax: 687-9207
email: naiadss*pldtdsl.net
(They can install the LPG system at your home or office.)




yup, but not yet sure which system. Why? Because the filler valve for NAIADSS is different and NOT compatible with the filler system for petron and vice versa. The good news is that NAIADSS "might" have an adapter to make their system compatible with petron.

ok thanks GH! I'll look into this. Please keep us updated also on any new info regarding this as well as the installation of the LPG system in your car.thanks!

[impulzz]

guys paki list naman pros and cons ng lpg conversion...

[ghosthunter]

guys paki list naman pros and cons ng lpg conversion...

Pro:

1. cheaper cost of fuel - auto LPG is cheaper by 12.60 pesos per liter at current rates (before EVAT). Although LPG gets less milage (per liter) than gasoline, overall the cost per kilometer with LPG is still much lower than with gasoline.

2. cleaner exhaust - as combustion is made easier for the engine due to the
type of fuel used, it is easier on the environment as there is less emissions.

3. dual fuel system -switch between LPG & gasoline anytime. Its even possible to drive from metro manila to baguio and back without refueling if you started with both fuel tanks full.

4. less maintenance cost - oil life is extended and the need to change oil less frequent.



Con:

1. limited refilling stations. NAIADSS will have 2 in November and a third station by December 2005. Petron will have 10 stations operational by Feb 2006.

NAIADSS stations: (for installation & refilling)
pioneer rd, mandaluyong city - November 2005
edsa ext, pasay city - november 2005
visayas ave, qc - december 2005

PETRON refilling: (currently operational)
petron station * Valle verde 1 c-5 rd ugong, pasig city (also installs LPG kits)
petron station * sen. gil puyat ave corner makati ave makati city


2. expensive LPG kits. its about P30,000 to P35,000 for a typical EFI engined car. Slightly cheaper for carb engines. Note: even if the kit is expensive, its still cheaper than buying a new fuel efficient car.

3. a major portion of your trunk will be used up by the LPG tank. approximately 1/4 to 1/3 trunk space will be used up in a typical 1.6 sedan


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Note: those old LPG conversion kits that had problems because they were adjusted to run too lean. This meant damaged engine parts in the long run. The current LPG kits will be adjusted after they are installed to run correctly, not too rich nor too lean.

[niky]

Note: those old LPG conversion kits that had problems because they were adjusted to run too lean. This meant damaged engine parts in the long run. The current LPG kits will be adjusted after they are installed to run correctly, not too rich nor too lean.

That's kinda what I thought, after hearing the stories... because all the damage sounded like it was due to lean burn (excess heat)... thanks! I'm thinking of trying this on my AD Resort pickup after I finish breaking it in, as there's a lot of room in the back for the tank.

[ghosthunter]

That's kinda what I thought, after hearing the stories... because all the damage sounded like it was due to lean burn (excess heat)... thanks! I'm thinking of trying this on my AD Resort pickup after I finish breaking it in, as there's a lot of room in the back for the tank.

If you plan to install the tank in the flatbed, I suggest you have some sort of cover for it made.

[toyotaboy]

Hello People,

I'm very much interested to convert my Corolla to LPG. Anyone who has an experience using this fuel, a toyota corolla user is definitely a better info.