Perceived advantages :-
1) Kit costs as low as Rs.6000/- to Rs.7000/- (CNG kits cost upwards of Rs.30,000/-)
2) Cost per kilometer of running approx. 80 paise (petrol being nearly Rs.2 per km)
3) Household subsidised cooking gas cylinders available easily.
4) Dealers available dime a dozen in every locality who proclaim their ongoing illegal business of fitting LPG kits in vehicles as legal.
Advantages over other fuels
The combustion of Autogas is smoother as a result of the higher octane content.
Unlike other fuels, no additives are required to guarantee high quality.
• Autogas contains no lead and is therefore cleaner and leaves no residue.
• It is actually better than petrol because it reaches the engine in pure
gas form with improved combustion resulting and fewer knocking.
• With modern technology, there is hardly any discharge of carbon monoxide,
and compared to petrol and diesel, the exhaust fumes contain less harmful substances.
• The life of the engine is extended as a result of the absence of acids
and carbon deposits. One can safely state that engines on LPG last almost twice
than that on Petrol/Gasoline.
• Less carbon means less fouling of spark plugs and points i.e less wear
and tear.
• The engine oil does not become diluted with a consequential reduction
in servicing costs.
• Unlike diesel, you do not have to adjust your driving style. Cold starting
is no problem, engine performance is almost exactly the same as with petrol.
There is no spilling when filling your tank and no possibility of theft or pilfering.
Engine noise is low and you\'ll be driving in a more environment-friendly way.
• The environmental advantages of Autogas for automotive use are indisputable.
