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Old 05-12-2011, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by four-sixty-power
Where are the good shops that know how to work on the propane systems for our trucks? Good experiences, bad experiences, things to ask, maintenance?
  • British Columbia Propane Conversion Centres
  • Ask what kind of system they would install for you. Also ask if you could do some of the work to save on installation labour.
  • Propane systems usually require very little maintenance. You do need to keep the ignition and cooling system in top condition though.

Originally Posted by four-sixty-power
Do most gas stations have propane available? I think they do but not too sure.
  • Most gas stations do not sell propane motor fuel and you can tell which do because they'll have a motor fuel dispenser (looks like a gasoline pump) beside the big propane cylinder.
  • The price can vary greatly from station to station so shop around.
  • See AltFuelPrices.com.

Originally Posted by four-sixty-power
Should there be any propane smell when the truck is just sitting, is there a relief valve for hotter temperatures?
  • Nope. If you smell propane, you've got a leak.
  • Luckily, a leak is usually easy to fix.
  • The relief valve on the tank should never blow-off in normal ambient temperatures. If you've over-filled it, then theoretically it's possible.

Originally Posted by four-sixty-power
When did the new propane filling valve become mandatory? and how to tell if I have the newer one? Is it BC-only or Canada/US-wide?
  • If you mean the auto-stop fill valve, it's been around for a long time. Often, if your vehicle has one, there won't be a spit valve (liquid level gauge) beside the fill valve.
  • I'm not sure about the USA but CSA B149.5 (Canadian Reg) requires it.

Originally Posted by four-sixty-power
Places in BC that do not have propane, small towns, backcountry, where we do not want to be stuck?
  • If you're going to travel to places that don't have propane, maybe a dual fuel system would be better for you.
  • If you want to go straight propane, you should consider installing a large cylinder in the bed that will give you plenty of range.
 
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