who is running propane on their diesel?
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You have to be very careful with adding propane to diesel because of the danger from detonation and DIY diesel-LPG systems are very risky. Commercial fuel-map based systems tightly control propane addition, which maximizes propane use and minimizes any danger. The price of LPG in the BBQ cylinder is ~$3.26/gal (~$5.02/DGE - Diesel Gallon Equivalent) so that is just about the most expensive way to buy propane. You can get bulk propane for about $1.55/gallon (~$2.39/DGE).
Diesel-CNG dual fuel makes more sense, especially if you're near a public CNG station. Often, CNG sells for ~$1.00/GGE (~$1.12/DGE). For example, the price of CNG in St Louis, MO is $0.96/GGE ($1.07/DGE) compared with $2.80 for diesel. Universal diesel-CNG kits typically substitute about 40% of your diesel consumption.
Diesel-CNG dual fuel makes more sense, especially if you're near a public CNG station. Often, CNG sells for ~$1.00/GGE (~$1.12/DGE). For example, the price of CNG in St Louis, MO is $0.96/GGE ($1.07/DGE) compared with $2.80 for diesel. Universal diesel-CNG kits typically substitute about 40% of your diesel consumption.
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