HBO installation - what to look for
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An LPG system in a car is an option that goes by many names to reduce maintenance costs. Instead of gasoline, the car runs on natural gas, the so-called LPG. The technical effort involved is relatively small and the actual operating costs are somewhat reduced. But whether the transformation really makes sense can be found in the article below.
Differences between gasoline and LPG
Petrol is a fuel that is in a liquid state at normal temperature and air pressure.
In order for it to burn out in the engine, it must be sprayed. Formerly used for this carburetor ". Today this is done by the injection system with its nozzles.
FUEL , on the other hand, is gaseous once it is subjected to normal air pressure. Therefore, complex spraying is not required.
Technically This is the main difference between gasoline and LPG. However, when it is implemented as an alternative drive in gasoline-powered vehicles, several problems arise. It requires:
| – Pressure resistant tank – Reliable filling system – Stable supply line to the combustion chamber - and a few more technical details. |
This makes car conversions quite expensive and should be well thought out.
Advantages of the gas system
Benefits of a gas system in a car:
| – Reduced fuel costs – Better and cleaner combustion |
A liter of liquefied gas costs half as much as gasoline. It will continue to receive tax benefits until 2022. Natural gas is much cleaner than gasoline. Nevertheless , the installation of the gas system also needs a filter to retain foreign matter. But you should not expect miracles from the gas system in the car.
Disadvantages of the gas system
The gas system has the following disadvantages:
| – High installation costs – High maintenance costs – Numerous legal requirements – Limited range – More consumption – Potential hazard in the event of an accident, poor maintenance or installation errors |
Depending on vehicle installation costs can range from £2200 to £3000 . Installation takes about 3 days in a specialized workshop. Therefore, when considering installing a gas system, the cost of renting a car should also be considered.
Gas system requires careful maintenance . Checked every two years during the general inspection. However, every reputable manufacturer recommends checking the system at least once a year.
The gas system is checked separately during a general inspection . This results in additional costs of OK. 20 pounds for the main inspection. Advantage , however, is that the gas system usually makes it much easier to check the exhaust system.
For the installation of gas systems and the components used, apply strict rules . For this reason it is highly recommended to have the gas system installed by a specialist workshop in your country or in Germany . The notorious " gas system from Poland ” usually only results in the vehicle failing its next major inspection.
The range on pure gas is much less than on gasoline. However, fuel consumption is higher.
This is due to the following reasons:
| – Mandatory residual pressure in the tank – Tank filling limit – Weight of gas system components |
For legal reasons, the gas system tank must never be completely empty. . There must always be residual pressure. This is for security reasons.
Moreover , the volume of the gas tank cannot be used completely. There must always be empty space so that the gas can expand at high outside temperatures. In general, this means that a tank with a nominal capacity 70 liters has a useful volume 40 liters . This greatly limits the range of operation on gas.
After all the tank and all other components of the gas system weigh very little. In total, consumption increases by about 1-3 liters, depending on the size of the car.
At last , the potential danger posed by the gas system in a car should be mentioned. After all, this is a pressurized system filled with flammable or explosive gas.
In systems manufactured and installed in your country or in Germany, this danger is minimized thanks to innovative safety technologies. However, with cheap foreign systems, security is out of the question. . There have been many accidents here in the past.
| Make accurate calculationsSince natural gas costs about half the price of gasoline, installing a gas system may be worthwhile. Manufacturers and service stations indicate a mileage of about 45 kilometers, above which the system pays off. From this run, the gas system practically earns money. This makes it an interesting investment despite many doubts.Do not be afraidDon't be intimidated by the wild rumors that surround the installation of a gas system. The biggest prejudice in favor of this type of actuator is that the gas system will burn harder and thus damage the valves. Here we must say: this is complete nonsense. Too hot combustion occurs when the engine is running too "poorly". This occurs when there is too much air in the gasoline-air mixture. If the engine burns too much, it is usually caused by a technical defect. |
Checklist for installing a gas system
The following checklist may be helpful for installing a gas system:
- How many kilometers do you drive a year?
– Is the car used for long, short or mixed trips?
- How old is the car?
- Since the gas system pays off only after 45 kilometers mileage, used vehicles with high mileage are excluded. It makes no sense to equip a car with a gas system that is unlikely to reach its depreciation limit.
- The gas system turns on only when the engine is warmed up to operating temperature . So if the car is only used for short distances, you won't get much out of the conversion.
- But if the car is new and will be used for long journeys, then investing in a gas system usually makes a lot of sense. But please: always pay attention to German quality . Ideally, the gas system should be installed by the new car dealer from whom the car was purchased. This way you will have less liability issues in the event of a warranty claim.
