About LPG Conversions Ballarat

Gas Up & Go LPG Conversions Ballarat Nick and the expert team of technicians at Gas Up & Go Ballarat are the people to see for converting your car to clean, economical LPG. Their reputation for first class workmanship, reliability and competitive pricing in unsurpassed in Ballarat or for that matter the whole of Victoria. They are also Vic Roads accredited roadworthy testers, and LPG system repairers. As well as being considerably cheaper than petrol, equally as safe and better for the environment, LPG also provides performance and fuel economy comparable with modern petrol and diesel powered engines. Torque is available at lower engine revs, which aids drive-ability and power output of engines. LPG is also a cleaner burning fuel than petrol and therefore no fuel carbon deposits are formed which means less engine wear and a longer engine life. From a maintenance standpoint, the advantages of LPG over petrol include: · Fewer oil and filter changes · ZERO sludge formation in engines · Longer exhaust life · Cleaner spark plugs · Cylinder walls are never washed dry · No lubricating oil dilution occurs Safety Feaures of LPG include:Safety Record The system is sealed. LPG cannot spill out if the vehicle overturns. The LPG gas tank design is a high quality, extremely strong pressure vessel. There is also a manual valve to easily isolate the LP gas tank. If the engine stops or the ignition is turned off, the fuel supply is locked at the LPG gas solenoid and also at the LPG gas lock at the front of the vehicle. In case of a fire a safety valve will prevent over pressurisation of the tank by a controlled venting of the cylinder contents. LPG gas has a very distinct smell. An odorant called ethylene mercaptan is added to LPG gas to make it easy to detect if there is even the slightest leak. The environmental advantages of LPG for automotive use are indisputable. LPG has an excellent safety record throughout Australia and the world, both in terms of its storage, transportation and use. Extensive safety tests have been undertaken with respect to its use and the conclusions reached are that it is substantially safer than petrol due to its more robust fuel tank being more resistant to crash damage.