FuelSave Australia - FAQ
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1. What is a dual fuel system?
2. Is the technology proven?
3. Is it safe?
4. What if I run out of gas?
5. Will the extra power damage my engine?
6. Where does the LPG gas tank go?
7. Does the engine run hotter?
8. What if there is a malfunction in the system?
9. Can the system be fitted to a modern electronic controlled
diesel?
10. Does the system work with bio-diesel?
11. What is the warranty?
12. Does the conversion affect my new vehicle warranty?
13. Are financing arrangements available?
Answers
1. What is a dual fuel system?
The injection of a small quantity of LPG vapour into the diesel combustion process creates a simultaneous burn. Modern electronics, now 4th generation allows the control required to
accurately meter and inject precise, small amounts of gas.
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2. Is the technology proven?
Mechanical LPG systems have been in use for decades. Our technology has been in development since the late 1990s and has been constantly refined with modern electronic controls,
very similar to injection control units used in cars.
The system is tried and tested and used in thousands of motors of all makes and sizes including Caterpillar, Volvo, Kenworth, Cummins,
Scania, Nissan, Ford, Mercedes, Land Rover and many others
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3. Is it safe?
Yes. It is probably safer than most petrol systems. All kits are fitted to Australian
Standards AS1425, one of the most stringent fitting standards in the world
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4. What if I run out of gas?
The system automatically switches to normal diesel running and will automatically
revert to gas injection when refilled.
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5. Will the extra power damage my engine?
No. On the contrary, since the engine is burning the entire amount of diesel
injected, it will now run cleaner with no soot build up.
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6. Where does the LPG gas tank go?
This depends on the vehicle but it usually mounted underneath where space allows.
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7. Does the engine run hotter?
No. Since more power is produced, the engine does not have to work as hard.
Exhaust gas temperatures are also cooler since there is no longer excess fuel
being burnt through the exhaust.
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8. What if there is a malfunction in the system?
If there is a fault in the system (e.g. the alternator fails and no longer sends
an engine speed signal) the system shuts itself down, preventing any gas flow
and over fuelling.
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9. Can the system be fitted to a modern electronic
controlled diesel?
Yes. The system is fitted with its own wiring harness, and does not interfere
with any of the electronics found on modern diesels. The diesel injection is
not de-rated in any way on either electronic or mechanical engines.
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10. Does the system work with bio-diesel?
Yes. If the engine runs properly on bio-diesel, the system will deliver the
same result and be even cheaper to run due to the cost of bio-diesel. Emissions
are dramatically improved again as well.
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11. What is the warranty?
The GEN IV is fully warranted on all components for 3 years.
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12. Does the conversion affect my new vehicle warranty?
No. All vehicle and engine manufacturers' warranties stand alone and are not
affected by after market LPG conversions.
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13. Are financing arrangements available?
Yes, the system can be rented over 3, 4 or 5 years depending on the vehicle.
Conditions apply.
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