- Pay Less — Propane costs less at the pump than gasoline!
- Most any gasoline engine can be easily converted to burn propane!
- Cleaner Burning — Ultra-low emissions that exceed the Clean-Air Act of 1995!
- Less Maintenance — A propane powered engine could last up to THREE TIMES longer than the same gasoline powered engine!
- Safety, Safety, Safety — Between 1998 and 2000 there were .5 fatalities per 100,000 propane vehicles and 20 per 100,000 gasoline vehicles!
There’s absolutely nothing new about Propane conversions. Excellent equipment built for this reason has been around for over 40 years. There are more than 200,000 Propane powered vehicles in the United States and approximately 9 million worldwide. The technology is well proven and EPA approved. To the left, you can see an engine that has been converted to run on propane. Notice, there are very few modifications. The picture on the right show the major engine components required to run a vehicle on propane. The regulator (silver and round), the Lock Off (black and grey) and the Idle Motor (brass and blue). There are many more necessary parts like the Computer Control Unit and the fuel switch, both which mount in the dash, inside the vehicle.
From Maine to California Propane powered vehicles result in lower operating and maintenance costs, much longer engine life and 60% less air pollution according to EPA tests. The availability of Propane also makes it an appealing vehicle fuel, currently there are more than 10,000 Propane fueling stations over all 50 states! Also, 85% of Propane is produced in the United States! Fueling your vehicle with Propane will help reduce our country’s dependency on Foreign Oil! Unlike gasoline, Propane enters your engine as a completely vaporized fuel that’s free from lead, carbon, gum, sulfur and most pollutants. Propane won’t foul your car’s plugs, ruin its valves, contaminate its oil, or burn out its muffler, along with many other things. The U.S. Department of Energy has stated a Propane Powered engine could last up to THREE TIMES LONGER than the same engine powered by gasoline! For example, many fleets that run on Propane have reported extended time between required maintenance. Spark plugs in unleaded gasoline engines need to be replaced every 30,000 miles, but spark plugs in Propane powered engines can last 80,000 to 100,000 miles! Propane also has a higher octane rating, 104 to 112 as compared to gasoline which is 87 to 92, causing engines burning Propane to run much more efficiently. Mileage and performance running on Propane are about the same as with gasoline, however, the cost of Propane per gallon runs FAR less than you’ve been paying for gasoline. Couple that with far less problems and maintenance and you are saving A LOT of money!
Conversion kits can be purchased to make YOUR car, truck, or van run on propane. The most common conversion come with a dashboard switch, which will allow you to change between Propane and gasoline while driving! These kits are a installed by certified propane technicians and are completely sealed systems making it extremely SAFE! Get your vehicle converted to Propane and enjoy saving money AND the environment!
If you are interested in finding out more about how to convert your vehicle, please contact Superior Propane. Many kits are universal and can be applied to many different makes and models! We’d be happy to work with you to convert your vehicle over to Propane!