Im new here and need some help please . - Page 2

Smugley · Sep 3rd, 2004, 17:21

I'm new here too - in fact I only just bought my first Volvo. As I'm doing lots of miles (about 800 per week) I purchased a Bi-Fuel S40. Sure, it's a slightly underpowered at 1.8L, but after one week of keeping records I can happily say that my fuel bill has been reduced from £15 per day in a 2.0L Honda Accord to about £8.50 in the Volvo, on average. I expect savings over the year will be between £1200-£1500. The guys are right too - I don't believe the CNG cars are marketed in the UK, and LPG and CNG are definitely not interchangable. Hope you enjoy it - I already suspect the S60 will be my next car.

keith.talbot · Sep 20th, 2004, 22:53

I was told earlier this year by my local Volvo dealer they were getting in a CNG car for a customer.

Keith

crispy duck · Dec 10th, 2006, 21:02

I've just bought a CNG s60. I'm trying to find out about converting to LPG, however if you go to the DOT website at:-

http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/

and enter the vehicle enquiry page with the registration it will tell you the cars' details including fuel type.

Alternatively there are a couple of home fuelling stations available for CNG that look very attractive. Anyone know more? I know the CNG variant has higher pressure larger tanks than LPG, and there's a network up and down central england of refuelling stations.

mhon72 · Dec 11th, 2006, 01:38

Volvo introduced two bi-fuel models of S60 to the UK, one was LPG, the other CNG. The CNG model is marginally less powerful than the LPG version.
Volvo has in their wisdom since discontinued the LPG model. The only argument for this being that the CNG is "greener" emitting less CO2 and so has a lower VED banding and liable for less company car tax.
As explained in an earlier reply the two fuel systems are not interchangable.

blues60 · Dec 11th, 2006, 13:35

Fuel issues aside, I think if you end up test driving each car you will settle on the S60 over the Citroen or Vectra. I Haven't driven a C5 but I can state from experience that the new Vectra is horrible compared with the S60.

CNGBiFuel · Nov 23rd, 2012, 11:41

A very old thread containing misleading info. Be clear. CNG cars are here in the UK. I have one. Mine's a V70. Not to be confused with 'sperm of the devil' GPL, (i cannot spell, or speak it name).

Most Volvo Bifuels are the 'other' fuel. Not mine. I understand there are under 20 CNG Volvos here in the UK though.

myfirstv70 · Nov 23rd, 2012, 12:07

I'm intrigued (but I have no 'axe to grind' - mine's a diesel) what is the problem with LPG over CNG? I imagine it's difficult to find a CNG compressing plant - is it not?
Cheers,
Nobby

classicswede · Dec 8th, 2012, 20:23

No problem - they are just two totaly differnt fuels

Sep 3rd, 2004, 17:21	#11
Smugley New Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2014 08:08 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: brighton	RE: Im new here and need some help please . I'm new here too - in fact I only just bought my first Volvo. As I'm doing lots of miles (about 800 per week) I purchased a Bi-Fuel S40. Sure, it's a slightly underpowered at 1.8L, but after one week of keeping records I can happily say that my fuel bill has been reduced from £15 per day in a 2.0L Honda Accord to about £8.50 in the Volvo, on average. I expect savings over the year will be between £1200-£1500. The guys are right too - I don't believe the CNG cars are marketed in the UK, and LPG and CNG are definitely not interchangable. Hope you enjoy it - I already suspect the S60 will be my next car.

Sep 20th, 2004, 22:53	#12
keith.talbot Junior Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2021 21:05 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire	RE: Im new here and need some help please . I was told earlier this year by my local Volvo dealer they were getting in a CNG car for a customer. Keith

Dec 10th, 2006, 21:02	#13
crispy duck crispy Last Online: May 25th, 2024 13:25 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: norwich	cng s60 I've just bought a CNG s60. I'm trying to find out about converting to LPG, however if you go to the DOT website at:- http://www.vehiclelicence.gov.uk/EvlPortalApp/ and enter the vehicle enquiry page with the registration it will tell you the cars' details including fuel type. Alternatively there are a couple of home fuelling stations available for CNG that look very attractive. Anyone know more? I know the CNG variant has higher pressure larger tanks than LPG, and there's a network up and down central england of refuelling stations.

Dec 11th, 2006, 01:38	#14
mhon72 Master Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2024 12:34 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clevedon View Photos By: mhon72	Volvo introduced two bi-fuel models of S60 to the UK, one was LPG, the other CNG. The CNG model is marginally less powerful than the LPG version. Volvo has in their wisdom since discontinued the LPG model. The only argument for this being that the CNG is "greener" emitting less CO2 and so has a lower VED banding and liable for less company car tax. As explained in an earlier reply the two fuel systems are not interchangable. __________________ 2015 XC70 D4 AWD SE Lux

Dec 11th, 2006, 13:35	#15
blues60 My car is blue Last Online: Nov 8th, 2007 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sussex	Fuel issues aside, I think if you end up test driving each car you will settle on the S60 over the Citroen or Vectra. I Haven't driven a C5 but I can state from experience that the new Vectra is horrible compared with the S60. __________________ Ford Focus C-Max 2.0 TDCi Ghia.

Nov 23rd, 2012, 11:41	#16
CNGBiFuel Classic P80 1999 BiFuel Last Online: Jun 12th, 2024 13:12 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: 48mph Middle Lane M4	A very old thread containing misleading info. Be clear. CNG cars are here in the UK. I have one. Mine's a V70. Not to be confused with 'sperm of the devil' GPL, (i cannot spell, or speak it name). Most Volvo Bifuels are the 'other' fuel. Not mine. I understand there are under 20 CNG Volvos here in the UK though. __________________ Bifuel V70 Classic 1999 [The Old Grumpy in the Corner, "When I was a lad... blah, bl**dy blah."]

Nov 23rd, 2012, 12:07	#17
myfirstv70 Senior Member Last Online: Jun 17th, 2024 16:52 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lincoln	LPG versus CNG? I'm intrigued (but I have no 'axe to grind' - mine's a diesel) what is the problem with LPG over CNG? I imagine it's difficult to find a CNG compressing plant - is it not? Cheers, Nobby

Dec 8th, 2012, 20:23	#18
classicswede Trader Volvo in my veins Last Online: Yesterday 22:45 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Anglesey	No problem - they are just two totaly differnt fuels __________________ http://www.classicswede.org www.classicswede.co.uk

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