Using OEM fuel gauge for LPG

Submitted: Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:09

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Matho

Hi All. My 80 Series GXL has your std LPG LED type fuel gauge and i don't find that very accurate. The gauge usally states it full until the tank is about 1/4 of a tank full. My question is "can the LPG tank level sensor be connected to the original aux tank gauge?" Thanks for your replys =)

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Reply By: The Pelican - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:16

Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:16

Hi
Yes, in my 80 Series the aux tank guage is the LPG gauge. So, it can be done - how is another question as I bought the vehicle already done.
Cheers

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Follow Up By: Matho - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:20

Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:20

Cool, Do you use the AUX tank switch to change from ULP to LPG or is there a dedicated switch for that?

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Follow Up By: Matho - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:23

Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:23

I should of asked this Q as well, "Do you find the AUX tank gauge accurate?" because i don't want to be wasting my money getting converted. Thanks

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Reply By: The Pelican - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:30

Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 11:30

I have a rocker switch, that looks like original equipment, to change between LPG and ULP. One side has a "G" and the other half a picture of a petrol bowser. It sits on the right hand side of the steering column, beside the mirror adjustment panel. Looks pretty neat.
The gauge is accurate - much more so than the LED ones that I have previously used. The other way is to fill up with your 90 litres of gas - travel your 300Km and fill up again. (Its not quite that bad, but not far off!).
Cheers

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Follow Up By: Matho - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 12:24

Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 12:24

Thanks Pelican. I too have been using the amount of travel per tank. I get around the 300+ km mark.

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Follow Up By: Member - Paul J (ACT) - Friday, Dec 24, 2004 at 09:34

Friday, Dec 24, 2004 at 09:34

90 litre tank full/300km, how does it go on the HWY?

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Reply By: CruiserHead - Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 12:22

Thursday, Dec 23, 2004 at 12:22

Without wanting to be a smart ass, but almost any tank gauge is inaccurate. I like to call it "character". Best (and cheapest) thing to do is to note the mileage you get with a tank full, and keep track of the km travelled. You will then also soon get the hang of the LCD gauge and will be able to read it relatively accurately. I just set the trip km to zero with every tank I fill. Another bonus of keeping track of consumption is that you will know if something is wrong with the engine.

My 2 cents worth.
CruiserHead

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