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gords:
So, do you run on LPG all the time unless / until you run out, at which point you switch back to petrol?

I assume the switching done manually?

What (typical) size are the LPG tanks? I've seen that Range Rovers can have them in the spare wheel hole - what size would they be? I've seen pictures of the tanks in the back of the boot (RR - against the back seats) and it seems to take up a huge amount of space!?

barnhill4x4:
I have Multipoint in my p38 with an 88 litre tank in the spare wheel well.
  Starts on petrol then once warmed up a little automaticly switched to gas, mine does this once the coolant reaches 15degrees C. So it is on gas within a few hundred yards.
  I try to keep gas in the tank but on the odd occasion it runs out of gas it will automaticly switch over to petrol and beep at you to let you know. This also happens if you are low on gas and floor it, it will switch over to petrol and the only way you know this has happened is the beep. I can have my foot flat to the floor and switch from gas the petrol and back again without any loss of power you cant even feel anything as it changes over, its that smooth.
  Had mine fitted for £1350 all in locally

hairyasswelder:
LPG ... I got a 90 ltr tank behind the seats (RR classic) it is full width and 360mm dia and takes up half the boot  :cry: but I can always use a roof rack.
Locally there are 6/7 stations with pumps
For different countries there is a different type of filler adapter so if travelling europe you will need these to fill up  :wink:
Performance is slightly affected but who cares when you are cruising down the motorway  :D
Mine starts on petrol and changes automatic to gas, when it runs out you just switch back to petrol  :wink: some expensive systems are fully automatic
try searching for 'tinleytech' for more ideas on tanks and prices

Steve

Lucy1978:
Gas is generally available throughout Europe, all the way across eastern Europe through Turkey couldn't get any in Syria though, though it's not so popular in Germany, with very few stations and those that do sell it being way out of towns.

gtomo2:
I have a 100 ltr tank (holds 80ltrs every tank has to have a 20%extra space for expansion of the gas). mounted in the back of my disco its a 3.5 efi runing single point and it runs just great. yes the switch over is a single littl push button switch. What you will find is the car will start on petrol then switch over automaticly to gas after acouple of secs. And it is just as cheap to run as my old diesel rangy. got the littl blue book that has all the lpg stations around the uk. but never had a problem with not finding somewere with lpg pump

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