Outlander Sport SE Auto, Estate with LPG conversion
 

Hi all, I will be picking up my vehicle sometime this week. Would like to hear some feedback about one if you have ever had one (with or without LPG).

I have driven it for a few days prior to making the decision to have it. Am aware it will be thirsty with the petrol, but really like the vehicle so will give it a go, and see how it really works out fuel wise, and if its really going to cost a fortune...well, I'll cross that bridge if/when it happens.

So, any info would be great. :)

Hi,
You don’t say what year it is, but guessing from the spec, ’04-’06? I have the ’04 model on LPG with 80,000 miles on the clock. I have owned it for nearly a year now, buying it after last years bad winter.
When I first got it, it was running very poorly with low power and only 17 mpg. After a lot of research and head scratching, I discovered it was suffering from valve seat recession, and that the valve clearances had closed up to having no clearance at all. This is as a result of running on LPG which doesn’t have the lubrication that petrol has. After re-setting the valve clearances and replacing 2 faulty O2 sensors, it is now running extremely well and returning 22mpg on LPG.
With it being the sport SE model, it was fitted with 18” wheels with 235 wide tyres. I have replaced these with the lower spec 16” wheels with 215 wide tyres. This gives a quieter and more comfortable ride. Make sure all 4 tyres are identical, as size tollerences between manufacturers will put a strain on the 4WD system and cause transmission whine.
If it’s fitted with the original Pharos LPG system, if it ever breaks down, you’ll struggle to find anyone to repair it as it is an obsolete system. Though if it has lasted this long, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t carry on going. Don’t expect the LPG fuel guage to be accurate, they’re notoriously poor.
I have found it a good practical everyday car with a good load space when the back seats are down. I’m still waiting for the snow to come to test out it’s 4WD capability J
Matt

Hi Matt

It is a 2004. Cant remember the exact milage but its I think around the 45,000/50,000 mark. Its running at about 21mpg at the moment.

Snow tyres come with it. Had the opportunity to try them out early in the new year and was impressed.

The LPG is an Europa 2. A few years ago I had a landrover V8 with an LPG conversion and found a reliable and affordable specialist to get it running right for me. This Outlander is running well at the moment which is good, means I dont need to get it sorted like I did my old landy. I will use him again with this vehicle.

Thanks for your reply, sound information which I will refer back too. Much appreciated.

Rainie