FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS

1Can the gas installation be installed in every car?

Yes. Just remember to select the appropriate type of installation for the engine type.

2How to choose the right installation for the car?

The installation should be selected by a mechanic from an authorized workshop based on the type of engine of the car.

3In Tanzania the prices of petrol and LPG are on the same level, how can the conversion be economical solution?

In Tanzania LPG existing on the market for cooking purpose and the price of LPG is per 1 kg, while the price of petrol is for 1 liter. To compare the prices we need to convert LPG from kilograms to liters. 1 kg = 1,75 liter. 

4Is it always profitable to install an LPG installation? What factors should you consider when considering a fuel switch?

First of all, you should take into account the monthly mileage of your car - the more you drive, the more profitable the LPG installation is. On the Internet you can find special programs that calculate the profitability of installation depending on the type of car and mileage.

5How much space does the installation take up in the trunk?

Typically, toroidal-shaped LPG tanks are installed in place of the spare wheel - depending on the size of the recess, it is approximately 30-50 liters. You can use a standing (or vertical) tank, which will take up a much smaller area - a rectangle with sides of the diameter and height of the tank.

6Is LPG a threat to CNG?

NO. LPG is an alternative solution, just like CNG.

7Can the LPG installation harm the engine/cause it to fail?

A properly installed and regularly inspected LPG system should not cause engine failure.

8What are the gas installation warranty rules?

Each manufacturer or installer sets its own warranty terms, but the most common are 2-year warranties, often also including mileage, which is in the range of 60-100,000 km.

9How often do you need to refuel?

It depends on the capacity of the gas tank - which is best if it is similar in capacity to the petrol tank. Typically, you can travel 300 to 400 km on a full tank of gas - which is enough for an average of 4-5 hours of driving.

10How much gas does a car consume on average per 100 km?

It depends on the car. In general, it can be assumed that gas consumption in liters is approximately 10-15% higher than gasoline consumption. In short, if a car consumes approximately 8 liters of gasoline, it will consume approximately 9 liters of LPG.

11Why is it said that LPG is an ecologically friendly fuel?

Both LPG and CNG are a pure chemical compound of carbon and hydrogen without any additives. Gasolines, on the other hand, contain a number of chemical additives intended to improve their properties in terms of the combustion process in the engine. Despite the increase in exhaust gas purity standards in new cars, adapted to the requirements of European standards, even today on Polish roads there is a large share of cars powered by ethylene (gasoline with the addition of tetraethyl lead), which contributes to greater pollution. Gaseous fuels have a lower proportion of carbon atoms in their molecules than their gasoline counterparts, which means that due to their chemical structure alone, gaseous fuels reduce Co2 emissions by approximately 20% when burned compared to gasoline.
Moreover, the car itself is refueled with gas through a special, tight, high-pressure connection. When refilling gasoline, we are dealing with significant emissions of its vapors, and if we are not careful when refueling, it is easy to spill the fuel.

12Are gas exhaust gases really better for the environment? How do they differ from gasoline or diesel exhaust?

Unlike gasoline and diesel oil, the content of CO, HC and NOx in gas exhaust gases (with a properly installed, configured and adjusted gas installation) are much lower. No soot is produced. There are no sulfur and lead compounds because gas fuels do not contain lead compounds added to gasoline, among others. to increase the octane number.