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Tony Bev


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Just a bit of info for those who are considering purchasing a Petrol/LPG or adding LPG to their Diesel engine vehicle, in the near future

If I have read the below article correctly, then LPG bowsers are disappearing

Below is the link from the ABC net news

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-13/lpg-bowsers-in-decline-at-petrol-stations/8612570



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Yep.
Now the tax is on it, and so many smaller vehicles changing to diesel.

it's getting obsolete. Pity.

My Petrol veh's in this country. fairmont and 2 x Fairlanes all had gas.
Less power.
Just sw to petrol on hills.

But a lot better economy. 7c a ltr first tank I had. 100ltr cap.
88ish usable. cost me $8 to fill my Fairlane in that tank.
Great range with two tanks.

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Weeeeel.....I'll be fracked!......I already have a hard time finding Diesel bowsers....I get my repaired Caravan back this week from Central Victoria Caravan Repairs, Marong Vic.....after having that argument with a fuel bowser in Mildura whilst looking for the elusive diesel pump..........Hoo Roo

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My Pajero is one of the ones that will be due for tank inspection and at that time I will probably remove it, I have not used LPG since the massive backfire that destroyed my air box and pur a dent in the bonnet, have had the gas system looked at by 3 LPG specialists and none of them can find the problem so for me its not been as good or as efficient as expected. Next tug will definately be diesel powered.

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My Pajero is one of the ones that will be due for tank inspection and at that time I will probably remove it, I have not used LPG since the massive backfire that destroyed my air box and pur a dent in the bonnet, on the road into Longreach two years ago. I have had the gas system looked at by 3 LPG specialists and none of them can find the problem so for me its not been as good or as efficient as expected. Next tug will definately be diesel powered.

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Thanks Tony,
Yes, I have noticed that Shell stations here in Townsville no longer stock autogas - most BP & some United stations still keep it.
I had my gas service completed today by my local DGA mechanic - passed 100%.

It has been on 3.5 years & have been more than happy with both the installation & performance.

Is this away of compelling us to buying newer vehicles that can only be serviced by dealers & commercial mechanics? Perhaps I'll be on the aged pension again soon! And what about all the taxis in Melbourne - will they be converting to hybrids that are not that flash at driving to 100kph for quite some distance?

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