Kapitein
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I picked up this fine example earlier in the week to (eventually) replace my 07 Denali XL. Ive spent 1000s repairing and upgrading my Yukon, so why this?
Ive always wanted a black burb
8 seats suit me better
Only 93k miles
All round better shape exterior and interior
...and its gasoline and liquid propane powered!
Ill attach some general pics below, but for those interested in the propane element:
Its a under-mounted spherical tank where the spare wheel would go, 92L capacity. Filling port is in the rear bumper just under the gas cap. Lines run to the engine bay where there is a stand alone ECU, a pump/condensor, and each bank has an extra fuel rail with piggy back injectors.
Theres a small/discrete control module in the cabin, just under the light control. This allows manual on/off control and to read the gas level.
The truck also has its regular gas tank (120L). The engine always starts on gasoline to ensure correct lubrication of the heads... depending on conditions it will automatically switch to propane after anything from 5-60seconds approx.
Fuel consumption is about 20% worse than gasoline, but the price per gallon is much cheaper (about 3.50 USD equivalent here, compared to about 9 USD for 91 gasoline). Overall running costs are about 40% cheaper on propane.
The other advantage is a much farther total range on long trips of course
Power, sound, smell etc is all the same as a regular gasoline powered car. Gas conversions are very popular here in Europe, I can fill with propane at probably 80% of fuel stations.
The car itself seems to be real nice. Engine and gearbox are silky smooth. Cold oil pressure is 60psi, warm idle is 40. It needs some new tyres, new front brakes and an evap solenoid. The AC is also currently U/S (I suspect the lines to the rear AC unit, just like on my Yukon)....
The car is currently on British licence plates, my next job is to import it in to my country of residence (The Netherlands).... that will take some time and wont be very cheap
Mainly im very happy to be in a Black Burb - was always what I wanted.
Considering I live in a car hating country, my current driveway setup is quite unusual
Ive always wanted a black burb
8 seats suit me better
Only 93k miles
All round better shape exterior and interior
...and its gasoline and liquid propane powered!
Ill attach some general pics below, but for those interested in the propane element:
Its a under-mounted spherical tank where the spare wheel would go, 92L capacity. Filling port is in the rear bumper just under the gas cap. Lines run to the engine bay where there is a stand alone ECU, a pump/condensor, and each bank has an extra fuel rail with piggy back injectors.
Theres a small/discrete control module in the cabin, just under the light control. This allows manual on/off control and to read the gas level.
The truck also has its regular gas tank (120L). The engine always starts on gasoline to ensure correct lubrication of the heads... depending on conditions it will automatically switch to propane after anything from 5-60seconds approx.
Fuel consumption is about 20% worse than gasoline, but the price per gallon is much cheaper (about 3.50 USD equivalent here, compared to about 9 USD for 91 gasoline). Overall running costs are about 40% cheaper on propane.
The other advantage is a much farther total range on long trips of course
Power, sound, smell etc is all the same as a regular gasoline powered car. Gas conversions are very popular here in Europe, I can fill with propane at probably 80% of fuel stations.
The car itself seems to be real nice. Engine and gearbox are silky smooth. Cold oil pressure is 60psi, warm idle is 40. It needs some new tyres, new front brakes and an evap solenoid. The AC is also currently U/S (I suspect the lines to the rear AC unit, just like on my Yukon)....
The car is currently on British licence plates, my next job is to import it in to my country of residence (The Netherlands).... that will take some time and wont be very cheap
Mainly im very happy to be in a Black Burb - was always what I wanted.
Considering I live in a car hating country, my current driveway setup is quite unusual
