Automotive use LPG is quite often called Autogas (or LPG Autogas) and is specifically designed for use in a vehicle. LPG Autogas can contain both propane and butane with the specification (or blend) governed by the requirements of the National Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 and the Autogas Determination 2003.

What about my vehicle warranty?
Vehicle warranty is not made void by the installation of an LPG system. However, the vehicle manufacturer will not warrant the LPG system (unless fitted or endorsed by them) and manufacturer will not warrant anything that is affected by having the LPG system fitted or running the vehicle on LPG. These items are covered by the LPG system supplier and installer and are usually for 2 years or 50,000 kilometres. Extended warranty products are also available (for a small additional charge) to cover the vehicle for longer periods. Please check with your installer for both normal warranty cover and extended warranty options. You might also like to check out the Secure Warranty web site.

Where does LPG come from?
LPG can be obtained from two different methods or processes.

Most commonly in Australia it is extracted directly from ‘wet’ natural gas or crude oil. Almost 80% of Australian LPG is produced from this process and includes places like Bass Strait (VIC), Cooper Basin (SA), Kwinana (WA), North West Shelf (WA) and Surat Basin (QLD).

LPG can also be obtained as a by-product of the petroleum refining process which produces around 20% of Australian supplies. There are seven local refineries - Mobil Altona (VIC), BP Bulwer Island (QLD), Shell Clyde (NSW), Shell Geelong (VIC), Caltex Kurnell (NSW), BP Kwinana (WA) and Caltex Lytton (QLD) all producing LPG.

Australia has plentiful natural supplies of LPG and in 2005 exported 1.6 million tonnes (about 3 billion litres).

Is LPG Autogas different to LPG used in a BBQ?
YES. There are two different grades or blends of LPG and they are not interchangeable. LPG Autogas is for automotive use only and will be a mixture of propane and butane. The other blend is propane, which can only be used for decanting into cylinders for barbecues, camping, caravanning and household use.

Is LPG Autogas safe?
YES. LPG has been used safely in Australia for many decades. The Australian standards for LPG equipment, appliances and their installation and for storage and handling are among the worlds best. Every aspect of the LPG industry is covered by a National Code or Standard and also by similar or additional State Regulations.

Why is LPG Autogas more environmentally friendly?
Burning Autogas creates appreciably less carbon dioxide (CO2) than unleaded petrol. CO2 is the most important of the greenhouse gases which are causing long-term climate change. Overall tailpipe emissions can be as much as 80 per cent cleaner using LPG Autogas instead of petrol.

How much is LPG Autogas?
Because LPG Autogas is excise free, it can be more than 50 cents a litre cheaper than unleaded petrol. Retail LPG Autogas prices move in a similar manner to petrol prices. Price fluctuations reflect the highly competitive nature of the industry.