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Title: Omega 3.0 LPG conversion
Post by: exskodaowner on 16 April 2011, 16:13:33

Hello all. I'm thinking of buying a year 2000 80,000 mile 3.0 elite auto and converting it to LPG. Has anyone else done this? If so is it viable and what's the performance/economy like?

Title: Re: Omega 3.0 LPG conversion
Post by: Lazydocker on 16 April 2011, 16:17:17

If you can wield a spanner and want to DIY it then it's very viable, should save enough in running costs within 8k miles or so :y

Economy wise, I reckon on just over 15p per mile to run instead of the 26p per mile or so on petrol. Better economy on a run than around town (obviously) ;)

But, if you mainly do short journeys then it's probably not as viable for you :y

Hope that helps :y

Title: Re: Omega 3.0 LPG conversion
Post by: tunnie on 16 April 2011, 16:34:38

Do a few searches, this has been covered well a number of times  :y

Title: Re: Omega 3.0 LPG conversion
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 16 April 2011, 17:17:08

before rushing for conversion, use the car in petrol for some time, see its condition and problems..solve them.. convert after..

Title: Re: Omega 3.0 LPG conversion
Post by: blackviper90210 on 16 April 2011, 17:24:31

I've got a 3ltr Estate LPG'd. 50ltr tank gives me a range of around 200miles. At 73.9p per litre its not bad. I personally find it's excellent for me round town too!

HTH  :y

Title: Re: Omega 3.0 LPG conversion
Post by: TheBoy on 16 April 2011, 21:08:45

I have a 3.0l auto, converted to LPG with the AC Stag kit, I get an average of 19.5mpg

Not got an average mpg from my 3.2 auto converted to LPG yet