LPG fuel supply system - Revision history

Bosanek: Added a new link

2019-07-03T13:23:19Z

Added a new link

Bosanek: Category adjustment

2019-02-21T14:05:08Z

Category adjustment

Bosanek: Added several additional disadvantages of installing special small petrol fuel tank + LPG tank in the underbody in the place of the original petrol tank

2018-11-20T06:31:25Z

Added several additional disadvantages of installing special small petrol fuel tank + LPG tank in the underbody in the place of the original petrol tank

Bosanek: Additional notes about LPG fuel tanks from Olimpik and MSM

2018-05-30T08:25:34Z

Additional notes about LPG fuel tanks from Olimpik and MSM

Bosanek: Improvements in the chapter about compatible LPG fuel tanks with Rtech's solution

2018-05-30T08:18:34Z

Improvements in the chapter about compatible LPG fuel tanks with Rtech's solution

Bosanek: Added info about another Polish manufacrurer of a potentially suitable LPG tank.

2018-05-27T12:58:04Z

Added info about another Polish manufacrurer of a potentially suitable LPG tank.

Bosanek: Added a link to buy Elipgaz LPG fuel tank in their web shop

2018-05-27T12:22:09Z

Added a link to buy Elipgaz LPG fuel tank in their web shop

Bosanek: Added more info about suitable Olimpik LPG fuel tank

2018-05-08T12:21:07Z

Added more info about suitable Olimpik LPG fuel tank

Bosanek: A brand new chapter on spark plug selection for LPG converted engines

2018-05-05T01:30:47Z

A brand new chapter on spark plug selection for LPG converted engines

Bosanek: Typo

2018-05-04T14:36:50Z

Typo

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	** Otherwise, your LPG converted vehicle will be limited for off-road use only.		** Otherwise, your LPG converted vehicle will be limited for off-road use only.
	** Also, if you drive a non-certified LPG vehicle, you will be fully legally liable for damage or harm to anything or anyone else if it blows up.		** Also, if you drive a non-certified LPG vehicle, you will be fully legally liable for damage or harm to anything or anyone else if it blows up.
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		+	{{note\|The wiki article [[Fuel tank removal and installation\|"'''Fuel tank removal and installation'''"]] contains a guide on how to remove the fuel tank.}}

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-* The best solution (in terms of space usage) would be to install the LPG fuel tank in place of the factory petrol tank.
+* The best solution (in terms of space usage) would be to install an LPG fuel tank in place of the factory petrol tank.
 * However, LPG vehicles still need the supply of petrol fuel, because they (almost) always start on petrol fuel and automatically switch over to LPG fuel when the engine temperature rises to a certain level.
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 * Therefore, removing the factory 40 l petrol tank and installing a smaller petrol tank + an LPG fuel tank in its place would be the proper solution.
 * There would be absolutely no loss of cargo space in the vehicle.
-* The only disadvantages are higher installation cost compared to just bolting a typical LPG fuel tank in the boot or in the place of a rear seat, and a relatively small capacity of both fuel tanks.

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-* Another recommended solution by the manufacturer of this custom petrol tank is a suitable LPG fuel tank made by Polish manufacturer [https://gzwm.com.pl Grodkowskie Zakłady Wyrobów Metalowych S.A], model '''ZC 360 E''' (volume 28 l and weight 13,3 kg).
+* Another solution (recommended by the manufacturer of this custom petrol tank) is a suitable LPG fuel tank made by Polish manufacturer [https://gzwm.com.pl Grodkowskie Zakłady Wyrobów Metalowych S.A] (commonly called "GZWM"), model '''ZC 360 E''' (volume 28 l and weight 13,3 kg).
 ** [https://gzwm.com.pl/86/105/cylindrical-lpg-tanks-zc-300-c-zc-360-e-zc-360-d.html This is the web page] where this LPG fuel tank model is listed, along with specifications and certificates.
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-* Bulgarian manufacturer [http://www.msmgas.com/en MSM] offers a suitable LPG fuel tank, model name [http://www.msmgas.com/en/pro_agb_c.html '''С360.28.01'''] (volume 28 l, but weight allegedly 19 kg !?).
+* Bulgarian manufacturer [http://www.msmgas.com/en MSM] offers a theoretically suitable LPG fuel tank, model name [http://www.msmgas.com/en/pro_agb_c.html '''С360.28.01'''] (volume 28 l, but weight allegedly 19 kg !?).
 ** This LPG fuel tank is for example available in Bulgarian specialized LPG systems shop [http://fobosgas.com/en/product/1506/cylindrical-tank-for-lpg-msm-360-mm.html Fobosgas], under their catalogue number "6035-2".
-* Another Bulgarian manufacturer [http://my.avtonet.bg/?firm=250 "Olimpik"] (somewhere written as "Olimpic") offers a suitable LPG fuel tank, model name currently unknown (capacity allegedly 27 l, weight allegedly 13 kg).
+* Another Bulgarian manufacturer [http://my.avtonet.bg/?firm=250 "Olimpik"] (somewhere written as "Olimpic") offers a theoretically suitable LPG fuel tank, model name currently unknown (capacity allegedly 27 l, weight allegedly 13 kg).
 ** They have an [http://olimpic-bg.com/ecommerce/ online shop here], but it appears to be closed.
 ** This LPG fuel tank is for example available in Bulgarian specialized LPG systems shop [http://fobosgas.com/en/product/201/cylindrical-tank-for-lpg-olympic-360-mm.html Fobosgas], under their catalogue number "1721".

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-Compatible LPG fuel tanks:
+===== Compatible LPG fuel tanks =====
-* The manufacturer of this solution recommends a suitable LPG fuel tank made by Polish manufacturer [http://www.elpigaz.com/en/index/ Elpigaz (or Grodkowskie Zakłady Wyrobów Metalowych S.A)], model '''ZGC360H028S2M6STA9K'''.(volume 28 l and weight 11 kg).
 ** [http://www.elpigaz.com/28797.dhtml This is the web page] where this LPG fuel tank model is listed, and [http://www.elpigaz.com/files/gorne%20menu/o%20firmie/certyfikaty%20i%20homologacje/Homologacja_zbiorniki_cylindryczne_TYP_360.pdf these are its certificates].
 ** This LPG tank is also listed in their [http://www.shopgas.eu/EShop/tabid/59/Type/ProductDetails/ProductID/011709/language/en-US/Default.aspx?ProductName=Cylindrical-LPG-tank-D360-V28-1-11kg-(L-343mm)-horizontal online web shop].
 *** However, the minimum order quantity in their web shop for this particular fuel tank model at the time of this writing was 10 pieces ...
 * Another Polish manufacturer [http://www.stako.pl "Stako"] has an LPG fuel tank model [http://www.stako.pl/index.php?id=product&prod=19&kat=1&alias=D11&lang=en "D11"] which might fit.
 ** The word is ''might'' because their technical data is a bit scarce and the angle and positioning of the valve on the tank might pose an issue during installation.
 ** Look for the 28 l edition, as it appears to also exist in the smaller 20 l edition.
 * Bulgarian manufacturer [http://www.msmgas.com/en MSM] offers a suitable LPG fuel tank, model name [http://www.msmgas.com/en/pro_agb_c.html '''С360.28.01'''] (volume 28 l, but weight allegedly 19 kg !?).
 ** This LPG fuel tank is for example available in Bulgarian specialized LPG systems shop [http://fobosgas.com/en/product/1506/cylindrical-tank-for-lpg-msm-360-mm.html Fobosgas], under their catalogue number "6035-2".
 * Another Bulgarian manufacturer [http://my.avtonet.bg/?firm=250 "Olimpik"] (somewhere written as "Olimpic") offers a suitable LPG fuel tank, model name currently unknown (capacity allegedly 27 l, weight allegedly 13 kg).
 ** They have an [http://olimpic-bg.com/ecommerce/ online shop here], but it appears to be closed.

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 {{warning|Use of a non-OEM petrol tank in a vehicle might be prohibited in certain countries, or it may require some recertification of the vehicle!}}
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 * Some people (Internet wisemen, LPG installers, etc.) claim that all or most auxiliary LPG fuel supply lubricants are scams and that they do not actually provide additional lubrication.
-** Their explanation is that the lubricant evaporates at high temperatures and/or pressures in the engine cylinders the moment it enters the cylinder, thus not having a change to lubricate the cylinder in its liquid form.
+** Their explanation is that the lubricant evaporates at high temperatures and/or pressures in the engine cylinders the moment it enters the cylinder, thus not having a chance to lubricate the cylinder in its liquid form.
 ** These allegations need additional confirmation.
 * Those who have these claims say that the only proper solution for additional engine lubrication is solution #2 below.