How often do you......................on LPG
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- irishkeet
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How often do you......................on LPG
Hi
Was chatting with a VW mechanic that frequents VZI mostly
He told me that he will only run 3 tanks of gas to 1 tank of petrol
That he puts a lead substitute in from time to time as these engines (Aircooled) were originally for leaded petty
He changes his spark plugs more frequently than he would on petrol, twice as often in fact.
Just wondering if any others do this or have any views on it?
My van is a 2L Aircooled and ill run petrol when i remember really and only for about 10 miles or so then back to the gas
cheers
irishkeet
Was chatting with a VW mechanic that frequents VZI mostly
He told me that he will only run 3 tanks of gas to 1 tank of petrol
That he puts a lead substitute in from time to time as these engines (Aircooled) were originally for leaded petty
He changes his spark plugs more frequently than he would on petrol, twice as often in fact.
Just wondering if any others do this or have any views on it?
My van is a 2L Aircooled and ill run petrol when i remember really and only for about 10 miles or so then back to the gas
cheers
irishkeet
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I use about 5% petrol on every journey. Usually park on petrol and keep the float chamber filled, pump primed, etc. LPG puts more demand on the ignition components so regular checks and renewal probably a good idea but I am sure others who have been running their T25 variants will offer their advice/experiences about service intervals, problems,etc.
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I use petrol when the gas runs out ... ie when i've been slack in filling up and have 3/4s of a commute left . It does the system good to run on it every now and then and also to have a bit sloshing around .... like half a tank in my case ... I consider it an investment ... it's gone up more in value than the ftse in the last 3 weeks
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Most LPG burners almost never run on petrol. Like Ian, we use it only when we have to.
There is no need to run on petrol other then to keep petrol system (carb) in order.
Lead (usually tetra-ethyl lead) was added to petrol to increase octane and as a side effect of protecting the valve seats from erosion. Unleaded petrol will speed up seat wear in many old classic cars. Old cast iron heads of leaded fuel engines did not have hardened valve seats and would wear out much faster on unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol is not needed in VWs' as aluminium heads have silcone bronse valve guides and steel valve seats and do not need lead or lead additives.
Lead was removed from road fuel in North America in 1975. VW engines keep right on running there with no problems.
There is no need to run on petrol other then to keep petrol system (carb) in order.
Lead (usually tetra-ethyl lead) was added to petrol to increase octane and as a side effect of protecting the valve seats from erosion. Unleaded petrol will speed up seat wear in many old classic cars. Old cast iron heads of leaded fuel engines did not have hardened valve seats and would wear out much faster on unleaded petrol. Leaded petrol is not needed in VWs' as aluminium heads have silcone bronse valve guides and steel valve seats and do not need lead or lead additives.
Lead was removed from road fuel in North America in 1975. VW engines keep right on running there with no problems.
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That he puts a lead substitute in from time to time as these engines (Aircooled) were originally for leaded petty
????? why would you put that i an engine designed to run on unleaded???
been in the trade long has he???
ally engine with hardened valve seats don't need lead substitute.
martin
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I'd give up Martin, its like the proverbial "Life of Brian"
Somebody says something somewhere within the VW world then all of a sudden everybodies got it or think they may get it, psycho-suggestion, a little knowledge.
How many times has it been said by better people than me that these engines run on unleaded, NO PROBLEM and will run on gas NO PROBLEM and usually the only problem is the owner tinkering with things they should know better than to tinker with.
Somebody says something somewhere within the VW world then all of a sudden everybodies got it or think they may get it, psycho-suggestion, a little knowledge.
How many times has it been said by better people than me that these engines run on unleaded, NO PROBLEM and will run on gas NO PROBLEM and usually the only problem is the owner tinkering with things they should know better than to tinker with.
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