LPG in France

bigboz · Feb 20th, 2014, 14:25

Prospectively going to visit our French cousins next month, do they have the same filling pumps as us over here, or do i need some sort of adapter?

Also whats the cost of LPG and availability like en france?

Herestandsaman · Feb 20th, 2014, 22:43

Went to Monte Carlo last year in our c70 LPG.
LPG readily available on main auto route, though not cheap.
We went mainly off motorways, through Alps, gas on. Those routes a lot cheaper. As per Uk suppose

NI_Volvo_Nut · Feb 20th, 2014, 22:49

There's a screw on adaptor for the euro markets, you car should have one if its a factory system. I can supply a pic if needs be

Herestandsaman · Feb 20th, 2014, 22:53

Cheap on ebay

Simon Jones · Feb 21st, 2014, 19:35

This one is for France, Italy etc:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LPG-Fill-P...item3f300921b6

reggit · Feb 22nd, 2014, 10:16

You need an adapter which comes with the factory conversion. The french pumps are easier to use than ours in my opinion.

About every 3rd station on the autoroutes sells it, and it well signed what they stock a few km before the services.

Be warned though that it is quite expensive - It was around 95 cents/litre last time I was across in December 2012.

Simon Jones · Feb 22nd, 2014, 17:50

The OP doesn't mention if he has factory fit bi-fuel or aftermarket conversion. The eBay link above should be fine for the latter.

bigboz · Feb 24th, 2014, 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Jones

The OP doesn't mention if he has factory fit bi-fuel or aftermarket conversion. The eBay link above should be fine for the latter.

Its after market, so thanks chaps

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reggit Premier Member Last Online: Today 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Preston	You need an adapter which comes with the factory conversion. The french pumps are easier to use than ours in my opinion. About every 3rd station on the autoroutes sells it, and it well signed what they stock a few km before the services. Be warned though that it is quite expensive - It was around 95 cents/litre last time I was across in December 2012. __________________ 2009 Volvo V70 D5 (Polestar 225bhp) r-design 180,000 miles

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Feb 20th, 2014, 22:43	#2
Herestandsaman Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 09:23 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: sheffield	Went to Monte Carlo last year in our c70 LPG. LPG readily available on main auto route, though not cheap. We went mainly off motorways, through Alps, gas on. Those routes a lot cheaper. As per Uk suppose

Feb 20th, 2014, 22:53	#4
Herestandsaman Member Last Online: Jan 1st, 2023 09:23 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: sheffield	Cheap on ebay

Feb 21st, 2014, 19:35	#5
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	This one is for France, Italy etc: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LPG-Fill-P...item3f300921b6

Feb 22nd, 2014, 17:50	#7
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	The OP doesn't mention if he has factory fit bi-fuel or aftermarket conversion. The eBay link above should be fine for the latter.

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