Diesel --> CNG/ LPG?? - Team-BHP

panky12345 · 23rd June 2006, 12:18

i tried searching but couldnt find an answer. can i fit a CNG/LPG kit in my diesel vehicle? i talked to one of the guyz here and he told me that i CAN NOT. any nputs?

Zappo · 23rd June 2006, 12:43

I do not know about the LPG part of it but I guess CNG is possible after all. Look at all those buses and trucks in Delhi... That should give you a cue. How easy or difficult that will be is an entirely different question though.

wolfinstein · 23rd June 2006, 18:24

May I suggest that you get in touch with a CNG Installer- Infact Since you own an Indica- You may want to speak with the TATA Authorised CNG Installer in Okhla called Shri Manker..Contact details are available on IGL Onlines Page...!

directinjection · 23rd June 2006, 18:47

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Originally Posted by panky12345

i tried searching but couldnt find an answer. can i fit a CNG/LPG kit in my diesel vehicle? i talked to one of the guyz here and he told me that i CAN NOT. any nputs?

A CNG powered engine requires spark plugs for ignition, just like a petrol engine does. Hence conversion from petrol to CNG is easy. You also retain the option to run the vehicle on petrol when you desire.

Converting a diesel engine into CNG is also possible but requires considerable modification to the engine. You would need to provide for spark plugs for instance. If you want to run a "diesel-converted-into-CNG" on a fuel other than CNG, then, that fuel will have to be petrol, not diesel.

Converting diesel into CNG does not make any economic sense, though it may make sense environmentally.

prakash2757 · 23rd June 2006, 22:09

As far as i know, Petrol to CNG/LPG is too easy, but from diesel its too tough.
U need to modify the whole engine. Asked a mechanic, he said clear NO.

Prefer Petrol car & then convert to LPG

sumitkalindi · 24th June 2006, 11:30

Diesel can be converted to only CNG, not LPG. But it needs works. Though a good CNG convertion workshop should be able to do it without to much ado.

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wolfinstein BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 950	May I suggest that you get in touch with a CNG Installer- Infact Since you own an Indica- You may want to speak with the TATA Authorised CNG Installer in Okhla called Shri Manker..Contact details are available on IGL Onlines Page...! __________________ " When was the last time, You did something for the first time "

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23rd June 2006, 22:09	#5 (permalink)
prakash2757 BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 88	As far as i know, Petrol to CNG/LPG is too easy, but from diesel its too tough. U need to modify the whole engine. Asked a mechanic, he said clear NO. Prefer Petrol car & then convert to LPG

24th June 2006, 11:30	#6 (permalink)
sumitkalindi BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Shillong Posts: 276	Diesel can be converted to only CNG, not LPG. But it needs works. Though a good CNG convertion workshop should be able to do it without to much ado.