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- The L.P.G. and natural gas
system can be installed on petrol-powered cars equipped
with a carburettor and with or without catalytic injection.
The real important point is that the car to be converted
must run efficiently on petrol. In particular, the
ignition and electric system should be checked before
installing the system.
- Compared to a petrol
system, the L.P.G. fuel system has the following advantages:
• about half the fuel cost compared to petrol
• less polluting emissions because it contains
no aromatic hydrocarbons, sulphur dioxide or lead
• possibility of travelling in historic centres
during traffic bans due to pollution levels.
- The cost of the L.P.G. system
varies based on whether the car involved is equipped
with a carburetor and catalytic or non-catalytic injection.
The tank can be cylindrical or ring shaped (instead
of the spare tyre). The first type costs more than
the second one. The table below shows the indicative
costs of a system.
- Compared to a petrol
system, the natural gas fuel system has the following
advantages: about one third the fuel cost compared
to petrol less polluting emissions because it contains
no aromatic hydrocarbons, sulphur dioxide or lead
greater engine life possibility of travelling in historic
centres during traffic bans due to pollution levels.
- The cost of the natural
gas system varies based on whether the car involved
is equipped with a
carburettor and catalytic or non-catalytic injection.
In terms of cost, the tank represents an important
part of the system (about 50%) - for greater capacities,
the costs are higher.
Tanks with a capacity of 80-90 l are usually used
to ensure a relatively long driving range of 250-300
km depending on the type of car.
- No particular maintenance
is needed. It is recommended to follow the routine
maintenance program with special attention focused
on the ignition and electric system. In any case,
it is advisable to carry out the following two periodic
checks:
1. every 15,000 km check the electric system and replace
spark-plugs and the air filter
2. every 45,000 km ask your local installer to make
there is no oil in the reducer and, for the L.P.G.
system, to replace the filter in the L.P.G. solenoid
valve basin.
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L.P.G.
Europe network filling station |
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C.N.G.
Europe network filling station |
| Austria |
74 |
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Austria |
2 |
Belgium
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925 |
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Croatia (Hrvatska) |
1 |
| Denmark |
240 |
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France |
4 |
| Finland |
2 |
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Germany |
109 |
| France |
669 |
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Italy |
400 |
| Germany |
85 |
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Netherlands |
2 |
| Great Britain |
119 |
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Poland |
4 |
| Greece |
20 |
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Czech Republic |
10 |
| Ireland |
571 |
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Slovak Republic |
5 |
| Italy |
1750 |
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Sweden |
1 |
| Luxembourg |
28 |
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Ucraine |
86 |
| Netherlands |
2065 |
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Switzerland |
6 |
| Portugal |
4 |
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Hungary |
3 |
| Sweden |
47 |
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