Increased safety for yourself and other motorists
The vast majority of petrol and diesel tanks are only just strong enough to contain the fuel. In car crashes these tanks often deform during impact resulting in a possible safety risk to the immediate area.An LPG tank has to contain liquid fuel at pressure thus it is far stronger then a petrol or diesel tank. It is safety tested to strict european regulations and standards. These tests are far more vigorous then tests conducted on petrol and diesel tanks and thus LPG tanks are many many times stronger then petrol or diesel tanks. So in the event of an impact the LPG tank is less likely to deform then a petrol or diesel tank.
In the rare event of a gas tank leaking, the tank is designed to leak gas at a extremely slow rate which would not ignite incase a ignition source is present.
Petrol and diesel fuel systems have a safety mechanism known as an inertia switch which cuts off the fuel supply if the vehicle has an impact. However in the event of a fuel pipe rupturing without a sufficiently strong enough impact then there is a large possibility that there will not be a strong enough force to activate the inertia switch.
In an LPG system the fuel system is connected to the inertia switch and there are relief valves which will cut off the fuel if any or all of the pipes are ruptured.
Considering all of the above there is virtually no chance of your vehicle catching fire due to the installation of an LPG system.
Never run out of fuel again
Once the LPG kit has been installed, you will have two fuel tanks in your system. you can use the petrol tank as a reserve and backup which willl be extremely useful in the event that you forget to fill up your gas tank.
Save the environment and breathe in cleaner air
LPG produces virtually no SO2 (Sulphur Dioxide) and CO(Carbon Monoxide). SO2 produces acid rain which erodes marble and limestone which is used in buildings, it acidifies fields and crops and can result in hard water if too much acid rain is deposited into a fresh water reservoir. CO is the main reason why there is so much smog and pollution in large cities, it also increases the greenhouse effect.Studies have shown that CO can lead to an increase in asthma and lung related illnesses.
Increase the longevity of your vehicle
Engine wear and tear is reduced due to absence of combustion products from petrol.Corrosive acids from petrol combustion damage engine components by eroding their surface and clogging up engine oil. The acids dissolve into the oil, thereby diluting the oil and reducing its ability to lubricate engine components.
Another byproduct of petrol combustion is carbon, this is deposited around the engine in various amounts. Over time these deposits can block certain components and reduce their capacity. As surfaces have more carbon on them, this results in friction which can slow down the air/fuel intake of the engine.
All these factors contribute to reduce engine efficiency and power output. The lack of sufficient lubrication results in engine component wear and tear and eventually into component failure. LPG has also been prooven to triple the longevity of exhuast systems, this is due to the absence of petrol and diesel byproducts.
Save from £1000-5000 a year
Assumptions: petrol price £0.86 per litre, LPG price £0.38 per litre. |
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