About LPG
Recognised many years ago in the search for alternative fuels, Liquefied Petroleum Gas has gained increased support as environmentally friendly petrol substitute. The financial benefits, combined with a good supply infrastructure and huge technological advancement continues to encourage the use of LPG.
What Is LPG?
Liquefied Petroleum Gasoline is a mix of Propane and Butane extracted from fields as a gas and a by product of oil production. With 60% of UK LPG separated from natural gas products LPG is recognised as a low carbon alternative to diesel and petrol. Under pressure LPG has the unique property of becoming a liquid so it can be stored.
Is LPG Safe?
LPG is perfectly safe, and is well known for its excellent safety record. LPG reservoir tanks are more robust and are safer than petrol ones. Most major car manufactures either supply LPG converted vehicles sold as factory items, or are looking to offer in the near future.
LPG Vehicle Fuel
LPG is the most viable alternative fuel in the UK, similar to conventional fuels for handling, ease of use and availability. LPG like conventional fuels is purchased by the litre and pumped into you car via a hose. An array of safety features on the pump ensures a leak cannot occur and wrong fuels cannot added.
LPG Vehicles
Most petrol vehicles can be converted to run LPG as well as petrol; even boats are now regularly modified. Many major vehicle manufactures offer ‘factory fit’ LPG systems with their vehicles, to meet with increasing demand.
Refueling Process
LPG pumps now look very similar to petrol ones. To refuel your LPG vehicle firstly open the end cap. Then connect the fuel nozzle to the refilling connector by following the step-by-step pictorial instructions (usually) provided at the pump. Press and hold the delivery button on the pump to deliver the required amount of LPG. Disconnect the fuel nozzle - again following the instructions at the pump. After refueling is completed, the LPG system is designed to automatically self-seal when disconnected from the fuel pump.
Will my insurance be affected?
After your conversion
you do need to advise your insurance company of
the change to your vehicle, classed as a modification.
We advise you contact your insurance provider
to determine how your policy will be affected,
although you premium be shouldn't increased.
