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Converting your Car to LPG/ with Birway

www.birway.co.uk What is an LPG Conversion?

An LPG conversion will enable you to run your car on LPG (), also referred to as ‘Autogas’. It is an additional fuel system, the existing petrol system remains unaffected. This means your will become a ‘duel fuel’ car.

1. A filler point is mounted to the exterior of the vehicle, usually in the body work, the or fixed to the tow bars. 1

2. Refuelling an LPG car is quick and easy! Consult Birway about the possible locations of your fill point! 2 3. An LPG tank is fitted in place of the spare (even if the wheel is mounted underneath the boot floor) so there is no loss of boot space.

4. Carry a can of ‘tyreweld’ so the tyre can easily be re-inflated in the 3 event of a puncture.

5. Under the bonnet, the LPG passes through a ‘reducer’ which vaporises the LPG before it reaches the . This is controlled 4 via the LPG ECU which is calibrated to achieve the same level of power and performance that the petrol system achieves.

6. The system is fully automatic! The car will initially start in petrol. 5 Once the engine has warmed up, the Reducer is able to transform the LPG from liquid state to gaseous form.

If the tank runs out of LPG, the system will automatically revert to the petrol system! 6

7. The gas is fed into the manifold through the LPG injectors. There is an LPG injector for every petrol injector. During the changeover the LPG injectors will open one by one as the petrol injectors close to give a smooth and unnoticeable transition. 7

8. A small switch is installed inside the vehicle which allows the driver to change over manually. An LED located on the switch informs the driver when the vehicle is running on petrol (red) or LPG (green). There are 4 lights to indicate the level of fuel in the 8 LPG tank.

9. BRC’s highly sophisticated software allows the installer to make precise calibrations by communicating with the ECU. All of 9 the components conform to strict European safety codes and legislation.

www.birway.co.uk Why should l choose BRC?

We understand that there are many different manufacturers of LPG Equipment supplied in the UK. They will all claim to be “the best” system for your car, using the “latest ”.

Only BRC Gas Equipment have the facts and figures to back up their claims and this sets them apart from the rest of the competition

A Global Brand BRC is an American owned (M.T.M S.r.l) Italian run company, headquartered in Cherasco, Northern . They are among the world leaders in both the manufacture and marketing of components required for LPG conversions.

BRC Gas Equipment are one of the principle companies in the sector with a presence in more than 60 countries, with a market share of approximately 25%. In the UK market, a third of all certified conversions are fitted with BRC.

Research & Development Part of BRC’s success can be attributed to their Research and Development work which enables them to design and produce all components in-house.

Chosen by Manufacturers Well established alliances with over 20 major vehicle manufacturers are evidence of BRC’s high level of product quality and technology. Dedicated installation centres carry out vehicle conversions. Much of the activity is based in the 24 production lines in Cherasco and Livorno.

No Loss in Performance The sophistication and quality of the BRC system results in no noticeable loss in the power and performance of the vehicle. This is showcased by BRC’s participation in motor racing across Europe.

Quality & Reliability BRC Gas Equipment is a high performing, advanced, reliable system using components produced to the highest quality standards. All BRC parts are warranted for 2 years, unlimited mileage. Remember, not all quotes are like-for-like, BRC is a premium product and not comparable with budget systems, in the same way that food from a outlet is not comparable with a star restaurant and a budget DVD player will not support Blu-ray disks. For peace of mind and to maximize your savings choose BRC, chosen by manufacturers.

www.birway.co.uk What is Valve Protection? LPG/Autogas has a higher temperature than petrol. The LPG is vaporised before it reaches the engine and therefore loses the natural lubricating effect of a liquid. This dry heat can potentially cause damage to some with susceptible valve in the engine.

To compensate this potential issue, a lubrication system can be fitted to the engine to keep the valve seats cool. Some vehicles can adequately cope with the higher combustion temperature, other vehicles may need a small amount of protection or a more full-proof system.

So what are the Options?

The Manual System The Electronic System The more basic of the 2 options, this A more sophisticated and measured way of system operates by drip feeding lubrication delivering lubrication fluid to the engine manifold. fluid directly into the engine manifold. The An ECU calculates the amount of lubricant that is lubricant is drawn into the engine by way required depending on how much fuel is being of . delivered to the engine and it is added to the LPG fuel line. This means that the lubricant is mixed A reservoir is installed in the engine bay VS into the LPG ensuring that the valve seats are and topped up in the same way you would protected. top up the fluid. A small LED is fitted inside the vehicle to alert the BRC (GB) Ltd supply the system from Sl-Elektronik driver when the fluid is low. in Germany. As well as having an LED to alert the driver when the fluid is low, a relay can be fitted to automatically change the fuel supply from LPG to At Birway, we can advise you if petrol, should the reservoir be empty of lubricant. your vehicle requires a valve care system or not and which system A major benefit of the BRC system is that its will be most suitable. injectors are of high quality, enabling the lubrication fluid to be added to the LPG.

Topping Up If your vehicle requires a lubrication system, you will need to ensure that the reservoir is topped up. Its as easy as filling up your windscreen wiper fluid.

The lubrication fluid “Gaslube” can be purchased in 1 or 5 litre containers from your installer. Alternatively, visit the BRC website www.brcgb.co.uk and click on the Driver Store to order Gaslube online.

Only a small amount of lubrication fluid is needed so it will have a very small impact on the huge savings you will make on LPG.

01902 631514/609579 Birway Ltd [email protected] 90 Newhall Street, Willenhall West Midlands www.birway.co.uk WV13 1LQ