The weather outside the window inexorably reminds us that the winter season is at the belt. An additional factor that affects clients' awareness is the change in the price of LPG at petrol stations. Is the change in the composition of propane-butane mixture sufficient to make our car fully prepared for the winter season? Many users of LPG installations are not prepared adequately for temperature change and increased humidity, which may cause increased combustion, increased component operation, as well as increased failure frequency. All necessary spare parts, you will find in our warehouse part for the AG Siedlik gas installation.
Which activities can we do at home?
Part of the activities and treatments can be done without a great deal without the help of a mechanic. Where to start?
Battery - the bane of forgetful drivers
The first element to which we should pay special attention is to check the condition of the battery together with the examination of the technical condition of the electrical system. Due to the decrease of the battery capacity, many users who overuse it, can face the fate of hundreds of drivers who in the morning are unable to start the car.
Try to avoid using vents, heating windows or seats before the actual moment when the alternator is running at full power. Let's ensure that the battery that is responsible for the current needed to start the engine is properly charged. It is worth connecting it to the rectifier before winter. In cases where we are not sure about the condition of the battery and we use it for a longer time, it is recommended to replace it with a new model. It is also important to check if you notice any leakage of electrolyte.
Electrical system
Let's also check the condition of wires, contacts or cubes. Sometimes the lack of proper installation will cause excessive corrosion or short-circuiting. Such activities require only basic knowledge, also almost anyone can do it on their own.
Cooler and gas installation
It is also worth taking care of the coolers and the correct condition of the cooling liquid. Its inadequate amount may result in reducer failures, which is crucial in the process of converting propane-butane mixture into a volatile state. One of the things that few people know about is the fact that it may result in problems with injectors, and eventually pour candles on. It is worth getting a liquid that can easily be mixed with other coolants. It is important to have the proper parameters of resistance to negative temperatures, so that we simply do not freeze.
What should we check with a mechanic?
There are many elements that we will not check at home. It is worth going to a friendly mechanic who specializes in cars equipped with a gas system. In most cases, the mechanic will check all the key elements, but it is worth asking him to check carefully the following items.
Fuel filter, liquid and volatile phases
One of the first steps that many people forget about is to ensure the condition of the liquid phase filter and the volatile phase filter. Increasing the amount of propane in the winter gas mix, as well as increased humidity may affect the efficiency of the filters. Replacing them is not a big cost, and it significantly affects the lifetime and failure of the gas installation. The air filter should also be replaced every 40,000. kilometers, but if it is damp and reach frost, it will not fulfill its function.
Ignition system
The ignition system in cars for LPG, especially in winter, is exposed to additional loads. It is worth asking the mechanic checking our car to look closely at this system and eliminate any defects. Problems may be manifested by jerking the car or difficulties with its firing. If you have seen such symptoms in your car, make the necessary repairs immediately.
Incorrectly selected injectors
If this is your first winter with a new gas system in the car, it will be a specific test of properly selected injectors. If they were not adapted to the power of our engine or the fitter simply wanted to save on this element, it may turn out that starting the car will cause us many problems in winter time.
Adjustment of the gas installation
Due to the change in the composition of the mixture, it is recommended that many specialists also re-adjust the installation. The fact that the amount of mixture that will be needed for us to travel 100 km will be different from the amount in the summer season. However, thanks to regulation, we can minimize this difference to the inevitable minimum.
