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All normally aspirated petrol engines can be converted inc some turbo or
supercharged engines.
Our Approved OMVL installers around the UK will fit the best FES autogas
LPG kits with corresponding technologies for different types of engine and
vehicles, needless to say an old carburettor mini would have a different
system to that fitted on a new BMW, but both would run just as well as each
other.
They would next look at the best size of tank for you and location of
filler point. Because FES autogas installers work with classic and
expensive vehicles on a daily basis we understand that the filler needed to
be sited in a sensible position. They will try not to locate them to low
down under bumpers as this is very unpractical when going to fill up and
your wearing your best clothes! We've found on some vehicles the filler can
be mounted in the same place as you fillip with Petrol under the flap. They
can advise on size of tanks to fit most applications but again They involve
the owner in this part.
If you’re using the vehicle for specific things then there is no point us
suggesting a small tank if you do long journeys, or a big tank if you only
pop around town or carry loads. We supply a huge range of tanks and
offering next day delivery, I'm sure we can fine one to your liking.
When fitting the LPG system we find that we can, whenever possible, run the
pipes and cables where existing routes are. The only place you'll see some
noticeable changes are in the engine bay where the gas line will go into
its second safety shut off solenoid (first one in tank) before reaching the
vaporiser, which on some occasions comes with a third, shut of solenoid.
These gas solenoids are fitted so that the gas will be stopped if the
engine stalls and has the ignition turned off -making leaking gas a non
occurrence.
When the engine is running and at the vaporisers the liquid becomes a gas
before travelling to the induction mixers or injectors - as on earlier carburettor
engines. For later generation vehicles, with advanced injector systems we
can supply feedback systems and the latest OMVL Piro or Dream 21 Gas
injection system that uses the cars existing computerised ECU (engine
control unit) which interfaces with your car's existing sensors.
For instance, the TPS (throttle position sender) and the lambda sensor
(which normally adjust the petrol mixture) so that the engine will run at
optimum performance and efficiency.
We don't supply DIY kits as FES autogas
and OMVL only supply to the trade but we can offer discounted training
courses to DIY installers to help them step on to becoming a fully
authorised FES & OMVL installer
Inside the vehicles interior is where you find the other noticeable change,
the gas/petrol changeover switch. This as it says is used to choose which
fuel you want to run on. They need to be sited so that the driver can clear
see them to switch between fuels but also to see the LEDs which give tank amounts
so you know when you’re running low.
On carburettor cars you have a manual change over switch but on injection
cars you have a switch which allows the car to start on petrol but after
passing pre set revs changes the fuel to gas.
The tank gauge has 5 LEDs, 4 green and one red. Each of the 4 green lights
representing 25% capacity with the fifth red light warning that gas is
about to run out so tank needs refilling or you will have to switch back to
petrol.
Once fitted the LPG system will make no major difference to any servicing
requirements to your vehicle. Infact we can easily say that the service
intervals could be stretched. With running mainly on gas the spark plugs
and oil would last much longer in optimum condition, although we do not
recommend increasing service intervals as many other important components
such as brakes and air filter would need servicing at normal factory set
schedules.
More questions? Simply
contact us.
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