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How do!
Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:44 am
by rudedog
Just thought I'd say hello & give a quick intro!
Bought my S6 saloon at the end of March.
Silver
2001 (reg'd 1st March, grrrr)
120k full Audi history
I had it LPG converted pretty much straight away by AFS in Slinfold (highly recommended).
Have now covered 10k averaging about 18 mpg on gas, mostly on the motorways.
I'll whack up a pic later.
RE: How do!
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:12 am
by djcromie
welcome rudedog, get those pics up
Mark
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:39 am
by mooman1000
Hiya, welcome to the club
I have had my black one for 5 weeks and loving every second of it (heck even drive it 1 mile to work and back
- mpg is now 17!)
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 5:54 pm
by liffy99
Hmmm - LPG ?
Any difference in performance ?
How much did the conversio cost ?
Does the new filler look discrete ?
At 18mpg for about 50p/litre that's good going (about 35mpg equivalent ?).
Posted: Sun Sep 07, 2008 7:53 pm
by rudedog
No real difference in performance - maybe the tiniest smidge less.
The conversion was £2.5k.
The filler is near the petrol filler cap & colour coded. Doesn't look too bad.
Average price for LPG around my area is 59p. Still works out about 35mpg equivalent.
I expected about a 20% drop in mpg when on gas. My trip tells me I'm averaging 25 mpg - that's about a 27% drop (if the trip is accurate). It's been back to AFS and all is working perfectly. I've just changed the plugs ahead of schedule (been in for 30k) to see if that helps. I also checked the air filter - it was a bit grotty so I banged it out the best I could and will invest in a K&N. Will see if that improves the mpg a bit.
Haven't been able to get out & take a piccy due to our poxy summer weather.
I absolutely love the car. It's perfect for my motorway commute. Solid & comfy with plenty of power if need be!
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 7:02 pm
by technics100
Hi, just a quick question. Is your road tax any cheaper because your car is dual fuel? It's just I found this
However, for those cars registered after 2001and converted to run on LPG, owners who submit the appropriate documentation (e.g. LPGA LPG Conversion Certificate - click here for details) to the DVLA can request that the taxation class is changed to 'Alternative Fuel Car' and will then be eligible for a standard reduction on VED.
Get some pics up..
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 8:15 pm
by rudedog
technics100 wrote:Hi, just a quick question. Is your road tax any cheaper because your car is dual fuel? It's just I found this
However, for those cars registered after 2001and converted to run on LPG, owners who submit the appropriate documentation (e.g. LPGA LPG Conversion Certificate - click here for details) to the DVLA can request that the taxation class is changed to 'Alternative Fuel Car' and will then be eligible for a standard reduction on VED.
Get some pics up..
Discounts (from memory) are £15 this year, £10 next year.
Posted: Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:38 pm
by technics100
Wow, thats a huge saving.. Do you have any pics of the LPG install. filler, tank and fuel meter / gauge.
Cheers
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 10:59 am
by johny1980
2.5K !! Wow, didnt realise it was so much, how many miles do you have to do to make a saving ?
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:17 am
by liffy99
johny1980 wrote:2.5K !! Wow, didnt realise it was so much, how many miles do you have to do to make a saving ?
With an S6 I expect about 7 !
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:23 am
by technics100
you can work it out here. It doesn't take long to pay for itself.
http://www.flogas.co.uk/autogas/savings/
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:56 pm
by rudedog
Break even is about 35-40k at current prices/mpg. I intend to keep it for three years covering 20-25k per year.
There are arguments for and aginst LPG. If you cover enough miles to (at least) pay for the conversion, then it makes financial sense.
Hopefully I will see a slight mpg improvement with the new plugs & air filter. We shall see!