Citroen dispatch 2.0 lpg opinions
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Citroen dispatch 2.0 lpg opinions
Hi I'm going to look at a Citroen dispatch 2.0 log, there isn't much on the net about them, can anyone advise what they are like in performance, reliability, fuel compared to the hdi version
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Re: Citroen dispatch 2.0 lpg opinions
My Jeep's on LPG, so I do know a bit about the subject.
Firstly not having to do do the arithmetic to decide whether you'll ever recoup the cost of conversion means you'd be over the 1st hurdle.
Secondly, I could never recommend LPG to anyone that didn't have a specialist AND a major fuel supplier locally.
The fact we're talking about a factory original job should mean you could rely on nearest main dealer BUT, if their certified mechanic has left they may not be able to look at it.
LPG IS cheaper even than diesel but prices vary enormously around the country &, curiously, it is not necessarily most expensive on M-ways.
Performance is a little down on petrol, so should still compare favourably with a n/a diesel.
Generally, I'd say it was reliable but, I assume, even factory installations need to be re-certified every 10 years. The only factory vehicle I've encountered was a Japanese (home market) Nissan, if, like that, you have no petrol alternative it means you're saved the problems of that not being used but you've got no back-up if the LPG system lets you down or, God forbid, you run out of fuel!
In the event of any breakdown, whoever comes out will, almost certainly, blame the LPG & say there's nothing they can do.
Finally, refuelling is a long, tedious & (in winter) cold process especially if, like me, you have 120 litre capacity & places (other than Shell stations, it seems) close more often than they open.
Oh - depending on the recommendation (& here a factory job might win) plugs can be horrendously expensive!
Firstly not having to do do the arithmetic to decide whether you'll ever recoup the cost of conversion means you'd be over the 1st hurdle.
Secondly, I could never recommend LPG to anyone that didn't have a specialist AND a major fuel supplier locally.
The fact we're talking about a factory original job should mean you could rely on nearest main dealer BUT, if their certified mechanic has left they may not be able to look at it.
LPG IS cheaper even than diesel but prices vary enormously around the country &, curiously, it is not necessarily most expensive on M-ways.
Performance is a little down on petrol, so should still compare favourably with a n/a diesel.
Generally, I'd say it was reliable but, I assume, even factory installations need to be re-certified every 10 years. The only factory vehicle I've encountered was a Japanese (home market) Nissan, if, like that, you have no petrol alternative it means you're saved the problems of that not being used but you've got no back-up if the LPG system lets you down or, God forbid, you run out of fuel!
In the event of any breakdown, whoever comes out will, almost certainly, blame the LPG & say there's nothing they can do.
Finally, refuelling is a long, tedious & (in winter) cold process especially if, like me, you have 120 litre capacity & places (other than Shell stations, it seems) close more often than they open.
Oh - depending on the recommendation (& here a factory job might win) plugs can be horrendously expensive!
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'99 Cadillac STS
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Re: Citroen dispatch 2.0 lpg opinions
Don't have any experience of LPG myself but the general consensus is that its OK when its going all right. You need a specialist firm to service it which can be expensive. The main disadvantage is lack of range, I can drive to the north of Scotland and half way home again on a tank of diesel in my 406 Hdi, I always get 60 mpg+ on a long journey but I don't drive hard or fast.
The 8 valve 2.0. Hdi is bombproof, mine has done 244k miles and still has the original clutch, DMF and head gasket and I have seen them for sale with 400k+ on them. The 1.6 can be troublesome if the oil has not been changed regularly but the 2.0. 16 valve seems to be OK although not as simple or cheap to repair as the 8 valve.
Personally I would go for the 8 valve diesel.
Peter
The 8 valve 2.0. Hdi is bombproof, mine has done 244k miles and still has the original clutch, DMF and head gasket and I have seen them for sale with 400k+ on them. The 1.6 can be troublesome if the oil has not been changed regularly but the 2.0. 16 valve seems to be OK although not as simple or cheap to repair as the 8 valve.
Personally I would go for the 8 valve diesel.
Peter