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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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