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Question and I have searched the internet but still confused......
Car running on LPG. Recommended spark plugs are NGK LPG5 (according to internet search) - Mega and I mean mega expensive but should last 100,000 before change
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Can I use normal plugs but adjust the factory setting gap by 0.2 was considering iridium or even bog standard with a reduced gap
Would rather change at more regular intervals than have to lay out £90 in one hit (need six)
Anyone got an LPG motor that can assist?
Cheers
BM
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Toyota HiAce Super Custom Ltd (My thing) Isuzu Trooper (her thing) Audi a4 1999 (boys thing) Toyota Yaris Caravan - (festi thing)
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I've converted 10+ cars and have run LPG for probably 250,000 miles. Never used special spark plugs.
Currently running a 500+ bhp AMG on LPG as a daily. Standard plugs.
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There is nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes
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What are they going into? I would echo what has been said above apart from old engines still running points when brisk plugs seem to improve them. Plug gaps are critical
Wierdly race plugs - very thin wire electrode- seem to work for lpg as well and don't need changing mega frequently
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Feb 28, 2017 11:24:19 GMT
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Going into a 1999 ford explorer 4.0 v6 just pricing things up at moment
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Toyota HiAce Super Custom Ltd (My thing) Isuzu Trooper (her thing) Audi a4 1999 (boys thing) Toyota Yaris Caravan - (festi thing)
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Feb 28, 2017 11:29:12 GMT
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Do you alter the plug gap on standard for lpg ?
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Toyota HiAce Super Custom Ltd (My thing) Isuzu Trooper (her thing) Audi a4 1999 (boys thing) Toyota Yaris Caravan - (festi thing)
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Feb 28, 2017 19:45:59 GMT
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Depends on the vehicle my old Vauxhall Combo with factory gas used to be gapped at 0.8mm rather than 1.0mm made a huge difference to the low rpm behaviour.
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1999 ford explorer ?
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Toyota HiAce Super Custom Ltd (My thing) Isuzu Trooper (her thing) Audi a4 1999 (boys thing) Toyota Yaris Caravan - (festi thing)
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Does it run ok and idle smoothly on petrol? If not there's no way it's going to be ok on gas. LPG needs a really good spark so old plugs, dodgy leads etc are a none starter I would try the standard factory plugs unless they are the multiprong variety. If they are I would get a single prong one with the same heat range so you can adjust the gap. If idle is lumpy or it splutters when asked to run on low throttle openings under load at standard settings them I would close the gaps slightly and see if that improves it.
It took me ages to figure it out for the combo and it was only because I stumbled across a listing online that showed a different gap for the LPG models I sorted it, that was coil on plug too so should have been a fantastic spark.
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I've been running LPG for over 20 years on about 7 different cars and never used anything but the factory standard plugs, never had to change the plug gaps either from recommended gap for the car.
As mentioned only change the plug gaps if you have issues.
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Likewise I've run stock plugs even on stock gaps but the cars did have platinum plugs.
I've once had a car where it would burn out the stock plugs every 5k without fail. The Iridium plugs helped here, but it's the only time I have come across the issue.
For what they cost, I'd try some new stock items first and see how you get on. As said, if your car isn't running right on petrol it won't run right on LPG.
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Hi all and thanks for the replies ordered stock plugs just waiting for opportunity to fit them should be Friday so will update when done
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Toyota HiAce Super Custom Ltd (My thing) Isuzu Trooper (her thing) Audi a4 1999 (boys thing) Toyota Yaris Caravan - (festi thing)
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