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LPG - LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS
CNG
- COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS
 LPG
is the low cost fuel of the future. It costs less to buy
than petrol and reduces air pollution. LPG is a dry burning
fuel and does not contain any wear reducing additives as
petrol does. LPG enters the combustion chamber as a gas,
has a far higher octane rating (112) and generates higher
combustion temperatures adding extra stress to the hot and
dry valves and valve seats. The lack of valve lubrication
plus the higher combustion temperature of LPG often results
in premature failure of exhaust valves due to a phenomenon
known as Valve Seat Recession. Then the cylinder head will
have to be repaired or replaced. Even hardened valves and
valve seats are prone to fail due to corrosion and erosion
when driving on LPG. Apart from gradual loss in power, increased
fuel consumption and exhaust emission, the repair of a cylinder
head is usually a major expenditure, this increases when
a broken valve damages a piston or cylinder block.
But what are the hidden costs if a gas
converted engine runs without a valve and valve seat lubricant?
In a project surveying gas engine users and cylinder head
reconditioners it was revealed that the time for valve and
valve seat maintenance averaged 25% of the total maintenance
and repair time was as high as 75% in some systems. Repair
costs of up to AUDS$3,800 have been reported.
Research in USA has shown that even the
best valve seats (Stellite) do not prevent valve seat recession
when an engine runs on dry gas without a special high temperature
valve and valve seat lubricant.
How can you reduce the risk of premature cylinder
head failure?
Use Flashlube Valve Saver Fluid, Australias No.1 selling
Lead Replacement Additive.
With specially developed upper cylinder lubricants and cleaners
most of the foregoing problems are reduced or eliminated.
It cleans and controls valve seat deposits, resulting in
better valve cooling through the valve seats and reduces
exhaust valve overheating due to leakage of hot exhaust
gases. The risk of valve sticking is reduced - also a major
cause of valve and valve seat burning.
Flashlube Valve Saver Fluid is not an ordinary upper cylinder
lubricant/cleaner. It is the first upper cylinder lubricant
cleaner in Australia containing a lead substitute, greatly
reducing valve seat recession and providing all the lubrication
qualities of leaded petrol.
Flashlube Valve Saver Fluid will increase the life of valves
and valve seats and reduce component corrosion. The powerful
cleaning additives control upper cylinder deposits, reducing
the risk of pre ignition caused by hot combustion chamber
deposits. The lubricant will maintain the performance and
durability of your engine.
Flashlube Valve Saver Fluid is applied
to the LPG at a ratio of 1 to 1,000, via the patented and
award winning Automatic Lubrication Kit. More than 170,000
Kits have been installed in LPG and Petrol engines across
Australia. The flow is fully adjustable and easily observed
in the sight glass. All fittings are silver soldered and
made from brass and copper. It suits any car, 4WD or truck,
is easy to install, fully automatic, and is maintenance
free.
The Flashlube Lubrication System has a proven record in
Australias toughest outback conditions and has saved motorists
thousands of $$$ in unnecessary cylinder head repairs or
replacements.
Flashlube Valve Saver Fluid offers excellent protection
when using unleaded fuel utilising the very latest oil industry
technology.
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