LPG Again?

[nytram]

Hi

Today Myrtle my Mini is in for a LPG fitting, I know there has been some conversations on this subject before but I have had LPG in other cars before and not had any issues, the only thing with the Mini is I lose the boot space but this is a second car..

The cost is £895 all in inc vat and a loan car for the duration.

I'm not sure what to expect in MPG and I have had Myrtle for long but I would expect to get at the worst 30mpg (UK). In money terms a 1000 miles would cost £105 in LPG and Petrol would cost at 35mpg £195 so that's £90 saving per 1000 miles so it will pay for its self in under 10000 miles..

I intend keeping the car for 3-4 years so it will do 30k - 40K so providing there is a gap in the two prices I will continue to gain it should pay for the car and upkeep

I will keep you posted with any updates good and bad!

Pictures Tomorrow

Martyn

[Restyle]

Been quite a while since I first looked into LPG.
How much is it a litre nowadays, & does the tank take over the bootspace completely or does it replace the original tank?

[nytram]

Its 68-73p Per l

I'm have a Big tank so I have the range so in may case the boot will mostly be gone, I will Box it in I think but you could keep half your boot with a smaller Say 42l

Martyn

[nytram]

Picked up Myrtle today



LPG TANK will hold 72l, You can get a lot smaller but I wanted the range.



Engine Feed

Tested/drove home for 100 miles then refilled the tank and is did 34mpg used 13.22l so it cost £9.24, Petrol would have cost 17.45 so I have saved 8.21! may last car woul have cost £24 for the same trip At this point it was a differnet pump filling the tank, these work stop on pressure so one pump to another can be different so I will fill up at the same pump next time..

The tank will take up to about 72l it has filled the boot but I get a good range this way..

I have one problem, well its was a issue before but its worse now.. The Back tyres are rubbing on the wheel Arch when going over bumps.. I'm not sure if its been lowered, but It has big wheels on Look



Well thats it..

Martyn

[MINIAC]

Quote: Originally Posted by nytram (original)

The Back tyres are rubbing on the wheel Arch when going over bumps.. I'm not sure if its been lowered, but It has big wheels on Look

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215/45-17 tires are taller and wider than the stock 205/45-17 fitment. I suspect that your aftermarket wheels have a low offset.

Do you know the wheel make and model?

[nytram]

The make of the Hub is TSW

The tyres are Frederal super steel 596 215/ 46r 17 86v

[MINIAC]

Quote: Originally Posted by nytram (original)

The make of the Hub is TSW

Let's continue this discussion regarding tire rub in your other thread:

http://www.mini2.com/forum/wheels-ty...ml#post3803942

[M.O.S]

All that puts me off LPG is the filler showing! Look to have done a neat job of that mind... Can always use the back seats for luggage, and it means you don't have to take anything places for people as you've no boot!!!

[nytram]

Quote: Originally Posted by M.O.S (original)

All that puts me off LPG is the filler showing! Look to have done a neat job of that mind... Can always use the back seats for luggage, and it means you don't have to take anything places for people as you've no boot!!!

I agree im not 100% happy where the filler is but I think ok as its not too low I have a second one that im going to get pained Chrome

[nytram]

I noticed a thread on here about Overheating on LPG.. I have just tested it for a hour 30 mins on LPG and 30 mins Petrol and there is not Difference and the 100 miles I did today was all one trip so I dont think I have this issue

[nytram]

Recent MPG

109 miles local running around cost £9.07. 37 MPG!!

Trip to Plymouth today 157.5 miles cost £18.10. Pushed it a bit!! only 27mpg