Is LPG a safe fuel for cars ?

Question

The kit is available in the market to switch from petrol to LPG by click of a switch.

Answer 1

YES,LPG (also known as autogas) is widely used as a "green" fuel for internal combustion engines as it decreases exhaust emissions. It has an octane rating (MON/RON) that is between 90 and 110 and an energy content (higher heating value—HHV) that is between 25.5 megajoules per liter (for pure propane) and 28.7 MJ/L (for pure butane.) Toyota made a number of LPG engines in their 1970s M, R, and Y engine families.

Currently, a number of automobile manufacturers—Citroën, Daewoo, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Opel/Vauxhall, Peugeot, Renault, Saab, Toyota and Volvo—have OEM bi-fuel models that will run equally well on both LPG and gasoline.Vialli have OEM LPG powered scooters and LPG powered mopeds that run equally well on LPG.

LPG is popular in Australia (due to it being less than half the price of petrol), with the four major local manufacturers (Ford, Holden, Mitsubishi and Toyota) offering it in some models of their locally made large family sedans. All are 'dual fuel' vehicles, with the exception of Ford, whose Falcon LPG model (the engine is called the E-Gas) runs LPG only. LPG is especially popular with taxis, with a large number of Australian cabs (typically Ford Falcons) being LPG-fuelled. However, whilst LPG is excise-free at the present time, an excise on LPG starting at 2.5 cents per litre in 2011 will be placed, which will increase incrementally to 12.5 cents per litre (as opposed to the 38 cpl excise on petrol) by 2015. This will be offset somewhat by a AU$2000 subsidy that was implemented in 2006 for private motorists to convert their cars to LPG [1]. The subsidy does not presently apply to business vehicles or vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Mass of over 3500 kg but lobbyists are trying to get that changed. On top of the subsidy to be provided by the Australia federal government, the Western Australian government will also provide motorists with a AU$1000 subsidy under the long-running LPG subsidy scheme.

This particular type of fuel also enjoys great popularity in The Netherlands, Italy, Serbia, Poland, Hong Kong and Korea. However, Armenia, a former Soviet republic, may be the world leader in Autogas use. The Armenian transport ministry estimates as much as 20 to 30% of vehicles use autogas compared to traditional gasoline, once again due to the fact that it offers a very cheap alternative to both diesel and petrol, being less than half the price of petrol and some 40% cheaper than diesel. The recent rises in oil-derived fuels has sharply raised the difference.

Answer 2

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Hate to disagree with some others here but LPG is quite safe if it's fitted correctly and maintained correctly with all the safety equipment and cutout sensors in good order. I know that in Australia people have been running 'dual fuel' cars for at least two decades and the safety record is very good. You do use more fuel per mile but on the other hand it should be a lot cheaper and it works out quite cost effective. Power loss is minimal if it's set up right, and so it's ideal for running around when you don't need to run flat to the floor. However, you will have to make sure the motor is in top condition and the head has good quality, hardened valves, seats and guides. It's not so cheap and easy to set up for LPG as some people think...

Answer 3

sanatara, hi!

please don't use an LPG cylinder for powering your car... if you're in India, it's been banned by the Government of India, as have most other countries too... the following are the reasons:

1. LPG is highly compressed, and highly explosive. if someone rear-ends you car, or if you have an accident, and if the cylinder explodes, it can destroy everything in a radius of upto 70meters (if it's full)... that means sure-death for you and everyone near you.

2. gas escaping at the high-rate required by a car engine makes the cylinder cool very fast, and the gas exists at a almost frozen state... this causes the tube to weaken, and the valves too... if the gas doesn't leak and ignite, it will atleast casue a really awful smell (the smell of gas) to fill up you car 24/7, and everyone behind your car will be able to smell it too, because it's freezing temperature prevents a clean burn in the engine, and traces escape through the exhaust...

3. the LPG cylinders for home use have been subsidized by the Government in an effort to help the public, and to improve the standard of living for everyone... using it for any other purpose other than cooking in a residence is a jail-able offense, and your car will be seized too.

however, there is a way out. you can install a CNG kit (Compressed Natural Gas), as these are safe, non-explosive, almost the same rate as LPG, don't smell at all, have a clean burn, and are also approved by the Government of India.

hope this helped... safe driving!

enjoy!

Answer 4

Yes it is safe to change to LPG gas for the car as fuel so U can but be careful while U handle or driving if it get into fire nearly about a KM will be under the destruction of sound.

Answer 5

Yes, it is both safe and fuel efficient, and less harmful to the environemnt. but the real safety lies in the hands of those who are installing the kit. make sure they are tested well.
Also pick one that has a really good regulator, even if you ahve to pay more. the regulator replaces your accelerator pump for petrol, when you switch to LPG.

Answer 6

If installed correctly...yes its safe. I would love a set up like that.

Answer 7

Yes. I knew a man that had that setup, he loved it.

Answer 8

yes because it is safe and lees environmental pollutant

Answer 9

Pretty good arguments.