V70 bi fuel mpg?

666bryan · Nov 9th, 2011, 12:09

Hi all I have a 2002 v70 bi fuel auto
Se trim. What mpg should I be gettng on
LPG? And petrol?

MrP · Nov 9th, 2011, 16:10

Petrol, no idea

LPG, i get around 180-200 to a tank on a daily basis (15 miles to work, some stuck in traffic, some at motorway speeds, plus i have a very heavy right foot)

if i'm on holiday and going a bit more steady, i can squeeze 250 miles on a tank

666bryan · Nov 9th, 2011, 18:14

Thanks I get around 170 to a tank
My engine management light comes on some times
My reader says misfire pot 5
Have you had any problems?
Do you think I have a problem?

classicswede · Nov 9th, 2011, 21:38

Try a new set of spark plugs as a first step and then try cleaning the lpg distributor.

MrP · Nov 10th, 2011, 09:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666bryan

Thanks I get around 170 to a tank
My engine management light comes on some times
My reader says misfire pot 5
Have you had any problems?
Do you think I have a problem?

loads of problems, i ended up fixing all mine by replacing the entire front end (vaporiser, distributor & stepper motor)

18 months of trouble free motoring so far, but its starting to need a service, or the stepper motor is starting to go as it dosent feel as smooth as it should do

classicswede · Nov 10th, 2011, 10:39

If you do need to replace parts then I would recomend a full new modern front end kit rather than trying to make one of those systems work as it should.

The stepper motors are well known to give problems and be very short lived.

MrP · Nov 10th, 2011, 11:07

if memory serves, Volvo has had to have the stepper motors re-manufactures as they ran out!

i'd be interested in a modern front end, BUT it would have to work seamlessly with the standard Volvo kit, rather than having bits stuck on my dashboard

edit : thinking about it, i know Volvo don't offer an LPG powered car over here, but do they have any LPG powered models for sale in Europe?

Bhowani 2 · Nov 10th, 2011, 14:24

Learn Italian, and see the Italian Volvo site!

They have been selling what they call "tri-fuel" V50s etc for some time - sad they can't do that here in t'UK!

Ah well..........

Bhowani 2
2008 2.4 V50 LPG

classicswede · Nov 10th, 2011, 22:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrP

if memory serves, Volvo has had to have the stepper motors re-manufactures as they ran out!

i'd be interested in a modern front end, BUT it would have to work seamlessly with the standard Volvo kit, rather than having bits stuck on my dashboard

edit : thinking about it, i know Volvo don't offer an LPG powered car over here, but do they have any LPG powered models for sale in Europe?

It is fully possible to intergrate the modern system in with the Bi fuel Volvo kit. The fuel gauge etc is retained.

MrP · Nov 11th, 2011, 18:54

can you expand a bit on that please dai.

i take it that would be using the current tank, still change over on the "petrol" button on the dash etc?

would be interested to know what kit, and a rough idea of a price

Nov 9th, 2011, 12:09	#1
666bryan New Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2016 11:47 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: london	V70 bi fuel mpg? Hi all I have a 2002 v70 bi fuel auto Se trim. What mpg should I be gettng on LPG? And petrol? Last edited by 666bryan; Nov 9th, 2011 at 12:12.

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classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 09:29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	Try a new set of spark plugs as a first step and then try cleaning the lpg distributor. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 10th, 2011, 10:39	#6
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Today 09:29 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	If you do need to replace parts then I would recomend a full new modern front end kit rather than trying to make one of those systems work as it should. The stepper motors are well known to give problems and be very short lived. __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

Nov 10th, 2011, 14:24	#8
Bhowani 2 Bhowani Last Online: Yesterday 09:04 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ilkley Moor Edge!	LPG Volvo Learn Italian, and see the Italian Volvo site! They have been selling what they call "tri-fuel" V50s etc for some time - sad they can't do that here in t'UK! Ah well.......... Bhowani 2 2008 2.4 V50 LPG

Nov 9th, 2011, 16:10	#2
MrP Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunderland	Petrol, no idea LPG, i get around 180-200 to a tank on a daily basis (15 miles to work, some stuck in traffic, some at motorway speeds, plus i have a very heavy right foot) if i'm on holiday and going a bit more steady, i can squeeze 250 miles on a tank

Nov 9th, 2011, 18:14	#3
666bryan New Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2016 11:47 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: london	Thanks I get around 170 to a tank My engine management light comes on some times My reader says misfire pot 5 Have you had any problems? Do you think I have a problem?

Nov 10th, 2011, 11:07	#7
MrP Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunderland	if memory serves, Volvo has had to have the stepper motors re-manufactures as they ran out! i'd be interested in a modern front end, BUT it would have to work seamlessly with the standard Volvo kit, rather than having bits stuck on my dashboard edit : thinking about it, i know Volvo don't offer an LPG powered car over here, but do they have any LPG powered models for sale in Europe?

Nov 11th, 2011, 18:54	#10
MrP Senior Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2014 15:15 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunderland	can you expand a bit on that please dai. i take it that would be using the current tank, still change over on the "petrol" button on the dash etc? would be interested to know what kit, and a rough idea of a price

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