LPG THE BENEFITS

There are over 20000 vehicles operating on LPG in NZ. There is no doubt that LPG Gas is Safe, Environmentally friendly and Economical it is easy to SEE the benefits.


Price - Autogas enjoys significant price savings when comparing to the price of Unleaded and Leaded Petrol. The differential between Autogas and ULP is the determining factor to how quickly you pay off your conversion, NOT the cost of Autogas.

You can check the current difference on www.pricewatch.co.nz

An Example of the SAVINGS you can make

Holden Commodore 3.8l V6
Travelling 25000 km per year ( or aprox $100 /week on petrol) 

• Advertised Fuel Consumption 11.5 ltr /100km  = (2875 liters / year) *see note 1
• Price of petrol $1.75  x 2875 liters = $5030 dollars per year  *see note 2LPG Fuel consumption  12.6 ltr /100km = (3150 liters per year ) *see note 3)
• Price of LPG $0.99 x 3150 liters = $3120 dolars per year
• SAVINGS per year = $1910  or  $37/week
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  Note 1 : Advertised thoretical fuel figures (often actual figures are much worst)
  Note 2 : This petrol price was accurate at 10/1/08
  Note 3 : All vehicles (no mater what system is fitted) use slightly more LPG due to its   lower calorific (energy) value. All prices valid @ 10/1/08  
  
  click here to download an excell spreadsheet so you can work out your own savings 
          
  OR  check out www.rockgas.co.nz
  
  Safety - There is plenty of evidence that LPG Gas is as safe if not safer than any other fuel system available on the market. LPG Gas has been used in New Zealand for more than 25 years, testimony to its high safety rating is that there are no insurance premiums applied to straight or dual fuel conversions.
  
  Environmentally Friendly - LPG Gas is environmentally friendly it is commonly referred to as the "Green Fuel". Independent studies have shown that a modern engine fitted with closed loop LPG Gas System will reduce exhaust gas emission as follows:
  
  34% reduction in oxides of nitrogen • 15% reduction in carbon dioxides • Virtually zero evaporative emissions of hydrocarbons • Carbon Monoxide 50 - 60% reduction in tailpipe emissions • Smog 30 - 40% reduction in tailpipe emissions • Sulphur Dioxide - potentially zero emissions • Air toxins - potentially zero emissions