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The Thong · May 29th, 2013, 22:58

So what happened then? I remember when LPG was going to change the world, save the Dolphins and Tigers. You don't see many of them about. I've gotta say that it's LPG all the way for me but I was just curious about the slow Ebb of this fuel type.

TT

John_C · May 30th, 2013, 07:28

Same problems its always had really, too many cowboy installers, some engines don't get on with it, you have to do a lot of miles and keep the car for a good while for it to make sense and there are a lot of horror stories out there.

The Thong · May 30th, 2013, 10:28

Shame really, especially when some of the benefits out weigh the problems.

John_C · May 30th, 2013, 17:33

Agreed.

The Thong · May 30th, 2013, 22:45

Given the fact that you get low emissions, you would have thought that the motor manufacturers would have jumped on this. LDV used a Ford 2ltr engine in the Convoy series and to be fair it was a good motor. Sadly LPG garages were few and very far between at the time. Volvo did although they're problematic. But that seems to be it. Admittedly the BRC system I have on my S60 is pukka but it just seems a wasted opportunity to me.

Sm1thson · May 30th, 2013, 22:54

I think the advancement in diesels has had a lot to do with LPG not been popular. in the old days diesels were slow, modern variable vain turbo diesels are not slow and deliver the power through the range, so its a good choice for many. (not everyone, Ive been a diesel driver for years but just gone petrol as my car is mostly used round town now and diesels dont like that, an LPG T5 would be lovely but Im sticking to cheap cars for now).

May 29th, 2013, 22:58	#1
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	The answer to all ill's So what happened then? I remember when LPG was going to change the world, save the Dolphins and Tigers. You don't see many of them about. I've gotta say that it's LPG all the way for me but I was just curious about the slow Ebb of this fuel type. TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

May 30th, 2013, 10:28	#3
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Shame really, especially when some of the benefits out weigh the problems. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

May 30th, 2013, 22:45	#5
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 21:19 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Given the fact that you get low emissions, you would have thought that the motor manufacturers would have jumped on this. LDV used a Ford 2ltr engine in the Convoy series and to be fair it was a good motor. Sadly LPG garages were few and very far between at the time. Volvo did although they're problematic. But that seems to be it. Admittedly the BRC system I have on my S60 is pukka but it just seems a wasted opportunity to me. __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

May 30th, 2013, 07:28	#2
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Same problems its always had really, too many cowboy installers, some engines don't get on with it, you have to do a lot of miles and keep the car for a good while for it to make sense and there are a lot of horror stories out there.

May 30th, 2013, 17:33	#4
John_C Allons-y! Last Online: Jun 8th, 2020 15:32 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Winchester	Agreed.

May 30th, 2013, 22:54	#6
Sm1thson Junior Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2014 20:07 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Teesside	I think the advancement in diesels has had a lot to do with LPG not been popular. in the old days diesels were slow, modern variable vain turbo diesels are not slow and deliver the power through the range, so its a good choice for many. (not everyone, Ive been a diesel driver for years but just gone petrol as my car is mostly used round town now and diesels dont like that, an LPG T5 would be lovely but Im sticking to cheap cars for now).

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