Is it Safe?

The LPG is stored in the vehicle in liquid form and contained in a substantial cylinder. An automatic, safety valve prevents overfilling of the tank. A number of other safety features are built into the tanks including a pressure release valve and a solenoid valve to shut off the flow when the engine stops. Crash tests have shown that gas-powered vehicles are extremely safe, as LPG is more difficult to ignite than any other fuels. Due to these properties and safety features, gas-powered vehicles are safer than petrol-powered vehicles.

What are the savings?

LPG on the forecourt costs around half the price of petrol (or less than 25p per litre if you have your own storage tank). A vehicle running on LPG will return slightly fewer miles per gallon than when running on petrol. This means the cost of running a vehicle on gas will be about 40% less than the cost of running it on petrol.

example

	Petrol	LPG
Annual Mileage	20,000	20,000
MPG	34 MPG	28 MPG
Fuel Price	£4.91 / gallon £1.08 / litre	£2.50 / gallon 55p / litre
Fuel Cost p.a.	£2888.24	£1785.71

Saving in fuel cost alone £1102.53 per annum

Conversion Costs can vary depending on the vehicle type and tank arrangement required. Kit costs can be recouped in as little as 4000 miles in fuel savings alone (based on Land Rover 2.25).

For a detailed quote contact Tinley Tech

Where can I fill up?

The network of filling stations able to supply LPG is rapidly expanding. There are now over 1200 LPG filling sites in the UK with a government pledge to have at least one filling station in every town within the year. For a list of filling stations in your area try Go Autogas, Boost LPG, BP, Shell or FloGas

Can I still use petrol?

Equipment supplied allows the engine to run on petrol or LPG at the flick of a dashboard-mounted switch. This enables instant, on-the-move switching between fuels.

Will my vehicle loose performance?

With a properly installed LPG conversion and correct engine tuning there will be no noticeable loss of performance when running on gas.

Does the vehicle have to be new?

With a very small number of exceptions, any petrol engine in good condition can be converted successfully.

Will it affect my insurance?

You should tell your insurance company that the car has been converted to enable it to use LPG. They may ask for details of the conversion. If you have problems finding a company to insure your converted vehicle, try Sureterm Direct on 0870 20 20 230 (www.SuretermDirect.co.uk). Quote your TinleyTech customer reference and they will give you a 15% discount!

What about the environment?

LPG is a much cleaner fuel than either petrol or diesel.
LPG does not contain lead and there is hardly any discharge of hydro carbons. Carbon monoxide is reduced significantly.
LPG reduces emissions of particulates by 90% and nitrogen oxide by 60% when compared with diesel.
Tax Benefits.
As part of EU legislation, the Government is reinforcing its support of clean fuel, such as LPG, by introducing changes to company car tax rules in April 2002. Diesel vehicles will be penalized and discounts will be given for vehicles emitting CO2 below a qualifying level. Cars powered by a combination of petrol and gas qualify for these discounts and may in future allow for larger discounts to reduce the charge below the usual minimum of 15% of the car's value.
Road fund licence levels are currently being reduced for small engine cars and it is expected that gas-powered cars' low emissions will qualify them for discount, so further increasing savings.

How Difficult is it to convert?

Anybody with a good mechanical knowledge should be able to convert a vehicle successfully. The most important things are to follow the guidelines carefully and be very methodical especially with the electrical connections.
Normally a conversion will take about two days for the first one. The vehicle will still run on petrol at all times. So, a conversion could be completed at weekends or over a few evenings. Under-mounted and multi-tank installations (such as on 4x4's) can take a little longer, but are still straight forward.
The only special tool that is required is a mini pipe cutter which only costs a few pounds - a good selection of normal mechanics tools will also be required.
There is a code of practice covering conversions, and it is essential that it is complied with. The contents of the code are common sense anyway and fitting guidelines comply with it. A copy of the code is available to customers from Tinley Tech.

Once the conversion is finished the vehicle should run just as it did on petrol and it is time to start saving money!

Technical information direct from the Italian manufacturers ensures that the correct components are supplied and any queries can be resolved quickly and efficiently.

LPG Conversion Kit Price List