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Qube · Aug 9th, 2013, 08:45

I have a 2008 3.2 XC70 (not T6).
It has 80,000 miles on the clock.

MPG not so bad on longer journeys (27), but city driving closer to 19-22. Was thinking of an LPG conversion.

Can anyone advise whether an LPG conversion is possible. I've searched around here and online and can find no examples of others doing it/having had it done. Are there issues with VSR with this engine? (is it the same as the xc90 engine - which apparently does have potential VSR issues?).

Is the spare wheel location for the tank a limiting factor on a useful size. I think the spare wheel space in the XC70 is smaller than the equivalent V70 space- I was thinking 65 litre tank as a minimum.

Which system to go for? Obviously the newer VSI systems seem to be more efficient, but more pricey. However, I don't mind investing in the car and I'm looking to keep it for 10 years longer, as it is a nice smooth drive, with all the goodies I need. I've worked out that the conversion will be amortised after 30,000 (assuming £2,250 conversion cost).

Very grateful for any advice.

Aug 9th, 2013, 08:45	#1
Qube New Member Last Online: Nov 10th, 2013 19:13 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ulm	XC70 3.2 lpg conversion? I have a 2008 3.2 XC70 (not T6). It has 80,000 miles on the clock. MPG not so bad on longer journeys (27), but city driving closer to 19-22. Was thinking of an LPG conversion. Can anyone advise whether an LPG conversion is possible. I've searched around here and online and can find no examples of others doing it/having had it done. Are there issues with VSR with this engine? (is it the same as the xc90 engine - which apparently does have potential VSR issues?). Is the spare wheel location for the tank a limiting factor on a useful size. I think the spare wheel space in the XC70 is smaller than the equivalent V70 space- I was thinking 65 litre tank as a minimum. Which system to go for? Obviously the newer VSI systems seem to be more efficient, but more pricey. However, I don't mind investing in the car and I'm looking to keep it for 10 years longer, as it is a nice smooth drive, with all the goodies I need. I've worked out that the conversion will be amortised after 30,000 (assuming £2,250 conversion cost). Very grateful for any advice.