Engine: 2.5: - lpg conversion

gedvan · Jul 7th, 2009, 15:56

hi there ive just had my 1998 volvo v70 est converted to lpg its great and only 45p a ltr, you cannot feel the change over and the engine seems to run smoother. it cost 1550 to covert but i recon ill get me mony back in no time. the only draw back is my insurance wants to charge me 60 pounds for this conversion which i thinck is silly as they do not charge for new polices what do you think im not improving the performance and im am greener so looks like thay are taking me for a ride ged

Toplights · Jul 7th, 2009, 17:31

Oftern thought of getting a convertion done,is there any noticable change in performance?.Are there any pitfalls?.Do you have to start on Petrol then switch to gas?.I belive you loose the spare tyre bay (to install gas tank)and need to fill your tyres with puncture sealant.

JezF · Jul 7th, 2009, 17:46

There is a separate LPG forum on here guys.

It's expensive to install and you loose your spare, but if you are likely to keep your car for a while, it makes lots of sense - I've nearly paid for mine in just over a year.

capt jack · Jul 7th, 2009, 19:13

Had my V70 'done' 4 years and 140,000 miles ago. Best auto-related thing I ever did. Still have a full-size spare, and a big quality car that costs 8p per mile in LPG. I got my money back in around 25,000 miles, and I reckon by now the petrol money I saved has paid for the car!

As has been said keep the car a long time and you'll be glad you did it.

As for insurance I shopped round and got a discount for LPG. Specialist insurers rate LPG drivers as a safer bet because they're more careful!

Try one or two of those meerkat sites. I ended up with Bell insurance. The LPGA also have good links with specialist insurers.

Finally, don't forget to notify the DVLA - it's a legal obligation.

Most important of all, check out the LPG forum on here.

Cheers

Jack

gedvan · Jul 7th, 2009, 19:47

hi there as of now i can t feel any change in performance in fact the engine feels smother and thay say that it s better for you engine no carbon diposits.the engine automaticly switches over to gas after say a minute or so starting on petrol the engine needs to warm up a little for gas to be vaperized. my car is a 1998 v70 auto and has only done 92000 miles so i intend to run the car as long as i can cheep motoring, saying that the exhaust has started to blow dam it does anyone know how much one is for 2.5 10v 1998 anyway hope this was helpfull c y ged

Jul 7th, 2009, 15:56	#1
gedvan New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2016 16:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: newton le willow	lpg conversion hi there ive just had my 1998 volvo v70 est converted to lpg its great and only 45p a ltr, you cannot feel the change over and the engine seems to run smoother. it cost 1550 to covert but i recon ill get me mony back in no time. the only draw back is my insurance wants to charge me 60 pounds for this conversion which i thinck is silly as they do not charge for new polices what do you think im not improving the performance and im am greener so looks like thay are taking me for a ride ged

Jul 7th, 2009, 17:31	#2
Toplights VOC Member 23660 Last Online: Sep 23rd, 2023 15:50 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey View Photos By: Toplights	Oftern thought of getting a convertion done,is there any noticable change in performance?.Are there any pitfalls?.Do you have to start on Petrol then switch to gas?.I belive you loose the spare tyre bay (to install gas tank)and need to fill your tyres with puncture sealant. __________________ Old Works Motor. Malcolm and my Wheels, 1998 V70 2.5 20 Valve Auto Classic,Unmodified.

Jul 7th, 2009, 17:46	#3
JezF Senior Member Last Online: Nov 1st, 2012 19:19 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Horsham	There is a separate LPG forum on here guys. It's expensive to install and you loose your spare, but if you are likely to keep your car for a while, it makes lots of sense - I've nearly paid for mine in just over a year. __________________ Skoda Octavia VRS + Lotus Elise S1

Jul 7th, 2009, 19:47	#5
gedvan New Member Last Online: Jan 9th, 2016 16:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: newton le willow	2.5 lpg conversion hi there as of now i can t feel any change in performance in fact the engine feels smother and thay say that it s better for you engine no carbon diposits.the engine automaticly switches over to gas after say a minute or so starting on petrol the engine needs to warm up a little for gas to be vaperized. my car is a 1998 v70 auto and has only done 92000 miles so i intend to run the car as long as i can cheep motoring, saying that the exhaust has started to blow dam it does anyone know how much one is for 2.5 10v 1998 anyway hope this was helpfull c y ged

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