The kit is available in the market to switch from petrol to LPG by click of a switch.
2006-11-05 00:46:27 · 11 answers · asked by sanatara 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
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...
2006-11-05 00:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Lenky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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!
2016-05-22 00:50:37 · answer #2 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A diesel will indeed run on LPG. I have a diesel engine (cat) running a very large sawmill. Have to start on gas and switch over though. On car engines , the ones I've seen indeed sacrifice power for engine longevity. The devil of them is cold weather starts and filling up the ole tank. Not many LPG service stations around here.
2006-11-05 00:57:25 · answer #3 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The LPG kits out now, are only to be used, mixed with regular petrol. A car engine, or even a diesel engine is not safe to run on straight LPG. Good luck.
2006-11-05 00:51:13 · answer #4 · answered by Silverstang 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is safe, and if your driving on the highway you wont notice any loss in power. You may need to switch back to petrol when going up a steep hill or when the car is fully loaded with a bunch of fat Americans.
2006-11-08 02:34:08 · answer #5 · answered by Alright! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is safe but be care full if U R on a busy road and IF U met with an accident and if U R car gets in fire the total place to maximum extent the vehicles will be under fire that is the damage is more but it is fuel efficient.
2006-11-05 00:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by Ramasubramanian 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The conversion kits, properly installed, are very safe. Investigate the price of propane and I think you will find that it has nearly become as expensive as gasoline.
2006-11-05 01:05:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is safe . I think LOVOTO conversion kit is good. I am using it.
Power of the car will decrease. If u are getting 18kmpl now u will get
15kmpl on gas.
2006-11-05 01:06:22 · answer #8 · answered by james t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we have tried it for 18 months and they are very safe and you can also look at this site, where it is described why they are safe !
2006-11-05 00:56:06 · answer #9 · answered by Syed M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
which fuel is safe? all r dangerous. ......in terms of money ,i think gas is the cheapest of d lot
2006-11-05 04:58:05 · answer #10 · answered by max timon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋