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Home » Reader question » Reader question: Had a gas tank installed in my car in Thailand
Dear readers,
I want to buy a Toyota Fortuner and want to have gas installed in it, in the Netherlands they can remove the petrol tank and replace it with a gas tank with a small reservoir for petrol.
Is this also possible in Thailand (Pattaya)?
Yours faithfully,
Coen
Dear Coen, in the Netherlands they can do a lot that you can have doubts about in Thailand. Had a very bad experience in Thailand with installing an LPG tank in a Ford escape. First a “regular” installation worth about 22.000 bath, talk about about 10 years ago, holding back, not starting well, and to make matters worse, backfiring in the air filter, worth 14.000 bath, which I eventually had to pay for myself.
I know Ford is expensive in Thailand.
Actually the same problems you had 30 to 40 years ago in the Netherlands.
After complaining, I was advised to have a computer-controlled installation built in, and paid another 20.000 baht extra with further misery, up to and including a completely clogged / burnt catalytic converter that has never been replaced, and backlash in the air filter.
Keep in mind that gas is considerably hotter and there is a greater chance of burning the cylinder head, and life-threatening installations are no exception either.
Finally got rid of the Ford and now a Fortuner diesel, never, no more misery.
Coen,
I don't think it's possible .... but in the place of your spare wheel
content about .40/45…ltr…..I also have my CRV and drive it about 300 km on a full tank
about 13.5 Bath….total. 600.00 Bht
I had it built in Laem-Chabang….along the highway….approx. 22000.– Bht…
I am very satisfied with it
Thailand is a specialist in gas refueling in cars, all taxis (taximeter) are on gas and with your type of car there will be no problem… if you buy new, ask for your gas installation in advance…
I think I read somewhere that the fortuner with petrol engine will no longer remain in the delivery program.
That would mean that the whole discussion is superfluous.
If the 2.7 petrol is available, then have the gas tank built in at the place of the spare wheel. Depending on the installation of a false floor, the tank can be up to 68 liters.
The spare wheel can then either be placed upright in a cover in the back of the "trunk", or mounted on the rear door, or by means of a special suspension free from the rear door.
A good Italian installation quickly costs 40.000 baht or more, but then you have good stuff.
The engine of the Fortuner petrol is suitable for 91 gasohol, so also suitable for LPG.
The gas supplier also gives a guarantee.
Please note, the installation must be inspected by the Land Transport Office on site after installation, and the vehicle registration certificate MUST be officially changed by the inspector, as proof of which he must provide a sticker to be stuck on the windscreen.
Dear Coen, why would you take a gas installation, the diesel is very cheap here and available everywhere.,
this is not the case with gas, and often when you do find long queues to fill up.
Dear Coen,
I wouldn't have a gas tank built in. My experience wasn't great. Make sure you switch from gas to petrol when stopping so you can start later without too many problems. But maybe my car was an exception. On the road (further in Thailand) little gas filling stations,so very good
Pay attention. Got rid of the car and bought a diesel. (Mitsubitshi Pajero, never no nagging and runs cheaply
Regards,
Lodewijk
Dear Lodewijk, how long ago did you have a gas tank installed?
Switching from gas to petrol and vice versa is no longer necessary, all goes automatically.
And you can fill up with LPG anywhere, including in Isaan.
Gr Realist
7 years ago.
Dear Coen,
I can answer your question Yes.
There are several options, but I think placing a donut (round) gas tank on the place of your spare wheel is the best. (There are several options to solve the problem of a flat tire)
No problem at all with the new injection LPG installations, and LPG is also widely available throughout Thailand, but this is not the case with NVG.
Consumption is the same with my Toyota Camry as on petrol.
Costs +/- 35,000.– baht
Is a very good installation station in Pattaya not far from Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.
If you want to know more just contact me.
What Piet Geluk says is some old experience.
What william says only relates to NVG and not to LPG.
what dude. says is correct just like what Geert says .
Good luck, realistic
Dear Coen,
Recently also had an LPG installation with donut (54 lt) installed at Pattaya auto gas gsm 038-412233 along the Sukhumvitroad not far from the Bangkok Pattaya hospital in my car (Nissan Tiidda)
Paid 22.000 baht for this.
At first glance it looks like a meager garage, but they do a beautiful job and provide a very good service.
In the morning, enter at 8.30 am and return at 17.30 pm in the evening.
Make an appointment in advance.
Go back after a month for a check up (free).
Warranty 2 years on work and parts.
Highly recommended.
Greetings Gino
I also had gas built in my toyota yaris, had to go back a few times to have it adjusted, but otherwise no complaints. Driving gas is very good for your wallet.
Dear Coen,
I inquired at the installation station Pattaya Gas on the Sukhumvit Road not far from Bangkok Pattaya hospital on the other side of the road.
Installation of a good Italian installation with a donut tank costs 30,000 baht there
They do a wonderful job and provide a very good service.
I can recommend this case to anyone if you want to have a gas installation installed.
LPG is still much cheaper than diesel or petrol, you drive the same number of Km with a liter and do not pay more tax if you drive on LPG and that is of course better than in the Netherlands.
Regards,
realist