Q & A
Q: How long does a one pound cylinder last?
A: 1 ½ to 2 hours
Q: Will I be able to convert my mower back to gasoline?
A: Yes.
Q: Will I blow my self up by using propane?
A: No.
Q: Do propane engines last longer than gasoline engines?
A: Yes, because propane is a 110 octane and has significantly less hydrocarbons than gasoline.
Q: Does using propane damage the engine?
A: No. It is a safe alternative fuel compaired to gasoline.
Q: By using propane to run small engines does it increase the horsepower of the engine?
A: Yes by 1-6hp depending on the size of the engine.
Q: Is propane cheaper than gas?
A: Yes 30 to 40 percent cheaper because it is a alternate domestic fuel source.
Q: Does AltFuel ship propane bottles?
A: No.
Q: Is propane a domestic fuel?
A: Yes.
Q: Is propane a green fuel?
A: Yes.
Q: What is the highest horsepower engine that The AltFuel Green Conversion kit can run on a 1lb cylinder?
A: Approximately 16 horsepower.
Q: Will I lose power by converting to propane?
A: No, because of the higher octane in propane you will actually gain horsepower.
Q: Can you convert a 2-cycle mower to propane?
A: Yes. Oil must be injected into the propane fuel to lubricate the motor.
Q: Can you convert riding mowers to propane?
A: Yes, please contact us for more information.
Q: Is propane safe to use on ozone action days?
A: Yes.
Q: Does AltFuel make bigger kits or custom conversion kits?
A: Yes, please contact us for more information.
Q: Where can I buy a conversion kit?
A: You can buy form our online store on this website or ask for the AltFuel Green Conversion Kit by name at your local propane dealer and small engine shops.
Q: Will fueling a small engine with propane damage the engine?
A: No. Since propane is on the low end of the hydrocarbon scale meaning that there is hardly any carbon in propane. Carbon is what makes the oil in a engine turn black and causes build up around the pistons and cylinders(gunk). Propane fuel goes in as a vapor so there is no raw fuel entering the cylinders. Therefore there is much less carbon buildup in the motor. Carbon connects to the piston rings and goes in to the oil. So this is the main reason why propane engines last 3-5 years longer than mowers that use gasoline.
Q: What type of maintenance will I have to do while running propane?
A: Fewer oil and spark plug changes and less maintenance in general.
