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The much lower cost of
Autogas compared to unleaded petrol (typically half the
price or less) means the cost of conversion is quickly paid
back. For example if over the course of a year Autogas
averaged 55 cents per litre, while unleaded petrol averaged
$1.50 per litre, a six cylinder car driver travelling 25,000
kilometres a year on Autogas would save $2,600 – the
equivalent of $50 per week. Assuming the system cost $2,500
to install, it would take just 12 months to pay for itself.
The Scheme provides a
$2000 rebate for private motorists who convert a
petrol-powered vehicle to run on LPG Autogas and $1000 for a
new LPG vehicle.
To work out how long it will take to recoup the cost of
converting your vehicle to Autogas, use our Savings
Calculator on the right hand side of the page.
The time taken to install
an Autogas system varies depending on a number of factors
including tank options, the number of cylinders and so on. A
typical family sedan with a single boot-mounted tank should
take one to two days, whilst a large four-wheel drive with
multiple tanks might take two to three days.
Running your engine on
Autogas is beneficial to your car. LPG is a cleaner burning
fuel than petrol, so engine life is actually extended.
Engine oil and spark plugs need changing less often when
running on Autogas, so service intervals can be increased.
If you are spending $80
per week on petrol now, you’ll be spending $40 or less on
Autogas. That’s $40 per week that stays in your back pocket.
Make the switch to LPG
Autogas and keep more money in your pocket
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