LPG Diesel... results.

Surprised at your high fuel useage Skip.

The gas is injected into the air intake in my system, which is [I think] an older system. Others will probably fill you in on the eco-whatever system and others.

From my research, it is supposed to help the diesel burn more efficiently and cleaner, both in the system and exhaust.

I was very sceptical and waited for a good time before I leapt in. My engine is very well used, so I was also worried that maybe it wouldn't cope.... but touch wood all okay so far.

My 4wd mechanic doesn't like the idea at all... but that's the way it goes. You can never find agreement on these things.

PS... unloaded and driving very carefully... dropping speed a bit etc, I have been able to squeeze 16l/100k and my big truck weighs 3 tonnes+

Hi Skip

Royce doesn't say which brand he used but if you go to these two sites you might get a bit more information.

http://www.d-gas.com.au/

http://www.dieselgasaustralia.com.au/

no association etc etc...

Cheers

Brad

Thanks for that fellas. I will look into it a bit further. I think the high fuel usage on mine is because it is my work vehicle up here in the Cooper basin so it is doing a lot of lower gear work. Having said that I did take it home to Victoria few weeks back and driving at a steady 100kph it was using about 6.5l/100km.
Thanks for the info Royce & Brad
Skip

Skip, maybe you mean you got 6.5km per lt, or did you use 16.5lt per 100km?

It's a bit better than a red brick .... my old hj47 was the red brick as far as aerodynamics was concerned!

The body has about 40cm added between the axles and another meter at the end. It's also got a full roll fram inside with some more substantial framing in the body. So shape and weight all add up to adding to the fuel cosumption.

Compared to a standard troopie it's got so much more room! I've added a pop top which sometimes gets used, but I can stand up and walk around without.

I camp out all over Oz... [even in the middle of the Big Smoke] as I tour. It does the job very well.

Snapped the BLHS axle studs last week. Wish she wouldn't do that!

Cheers Royce

LPG takes you a lot less distance than diesel. Diesel takes you further than petrol. But... for the moment LPG is a HECK OF A LOT cheaper than diesel.

It's a totally different drive..... instead of a lumpy truck she drive like a car.... well unless you jump into a car straight away and realize that that is really rubbish...

It is able to cruise around corners in third, that I would have had to drop to second for. It goes about a third of the way further up our big hill 'Power's hill' before I need to change down to third from fourth.

Way smoother. One small problem I've had is a sudden drop in power if I put my foot down too hard, too quick.... just every so often. No big deal. Not sure if it's flooding or too much LPG...

The better driving is easily worth the money. I have added headers, extractors, tuboes to vehicles and never had such a noticeable difference in power.

Cheers Royce

No black smoke appeared at all. I do notice a bit more white smoke...

There is an inline flow meter. As you put more diesel through, the gas flow increases.

The mechanic's adjustment will always be better than mine.... believe me. Whenever I make an adjustment.... I have to appologise to a mechanic somewhere down the line!!

I guess rough road driving can lead to all sorts of problems and therefore means that more regular servicing or checking is needed.

Royce,
What brand is your Diesel/Gas system. The
cheapest system that I have come across was $3,500 installed.

Thanks

I've just checked through the paper work and can't find a brand name anywhere. EastWest Autos in Moe did the work. Felt very good about their attitude and the work looked good.