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by noyoudumbdolt 1251 days ago
>Both my Range Rovers are converted to run on propane

What is the downside to this? Obviously availability and ease of filling is part of it, but any other downsides?

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There's a big metal tank where the spare wheel goes, so you lose a bit of space. Availability can be a problem occasionally, particularly where I moved to, but filling is just as easy as filling a petrol tank.

In theory the engine makes a bit less power flat out, but I never drive flat out. It's quieter, runs cooler and cleaner, and has a bit more low end torque because propane burns with a bigger slower bang.

shorter range with the same size gas tank maybe