Safety of LPG


LPG has been used as a motor fuel for many years in the US, Japan, Europe and over 30 years in Australia. It has proved to be at least as safe as petrol, although naturally, both require proper handling and servicing.

Approved equipment must be installed by qualified converters and refueling performed at properly equipped filling stations. The rigidity of the LPG tanks makes them less susceptible than petrol tanks to accidental damage. Modern vehicle tanks have automotive shut-off valves to prevent filling over 80%.

The use of LPG is strictly controlled by State and Federal Government regulations

Statistics prove that gas powered cars are just as safe, if not safer, than their petrol powered equivalents – even in severe collisions.

The Safety features of your system include:

  • The system is sealed. The fuel will not spill out if the vehicle overturns.
  • The LP gas tank design is a high quality, extremely strong pressure vessel.
  • There is a manual valve (Service valve) to easily isolate the LP gas tank.
  • If the engine stops or the ignition is turned off, the fuel supply is locked at the LP gas solenoid and also at the LP gas lock at the front of the vehicle.
  • In case of o fire, the safety valve will prevent over pressurisation of the tank by a controlled venting of the cylinder contents.
  • LP gas has a very distinct smell. An odorant called ethylene mercaptan is added to LP gas to make it easy to detect if there is even the slightest leak.
  • The environmental advantages of Autogas for automotive use are indisputable.

    • The Safety Record

    Autogas has an excellent safety record throughout the world, both in terms of its storage, transportation and use. Extensive safety tests have been undertaken with respect to its use and the conclusions reached are that it is substantially safer than petrol due to its more robust fuel tank being more resistant to impact damage.