2003 Rx330 Convert To Lpg

[Ricky Wong]

Do anyone have answers to the following queries in converting 2003 RX330 into LPG?

1. Workshop in Brisbane has appropriate conversion kit

2. Conversion Cost (before and after government rebate)

3. Location of LPG tank (at the luggage compartment or at the spare tyre space) - is it illegal to drive without spare tyre but only with refilling kit?

4. Performance

5. Consumption

Thanks

[Fuzzielogic]

1. Try google 'lpg conversion brisbane' theres heaps.

2. Call around as prices vary from different workshops.

3. Would be in the spare tyre space & its not illegal to drive with no spare.

4. You LOSE performance on LPG compared to petrol & its noticable on any vehicle I think.

5. LPG is cheaper to purchase but consuption is almost twice that of petrol for the same distance.

Also LPG cars can only get pink slips & gas system repairs from gas Licensed workshops.

Why would you want to hack up a Lexus for LPG just to save a few cents per km, is it worth it?

[Ricky Wong]

1. Try google 'lpg conversion brisbane' theres heaps.

2. Call around as prices vary from different workshops.

3. Would be in the spare tyre space & its not illegal to drive with no spare.

4. You LOSE performance on LPG compared to petrol & its noticable on any vehicle I think.

5. LPG is cheaper to purchase but consuption is almost twice that of petrol for the same distance.

Also LPG cars can only get pink slips & gas system repairs from gas Licensed workshops.

Why would you want to hack up a Lexus for LPG just to save a few cents per km, is it worth it?

If saving is less than 30% and pay-back period is longer than 12 months, I will drop this idea.

[Losiho]

I'd also ask these questions at a Toyota Kluger forum (if they have any), considering that it shares the same drivetrain with the 330. I'm sure they are plenty who have probably converted a Kluger to LPG.