Can You Convert a Car to Propane Fuel?

Propane autogas offers fuel and maintenance savings — and additional benefits!

Prices on just about everything have surged in recent years, and that includes the gasoline and diesel fuel that power private and municipal fleets. If you manage a fleet of vehicles — from light-duty cars to vans, buses, shuttles, and heavier-duty equipment — then alternative fueling options can be a big savings opportunity.

Propane autogas offers superb savings and so much more for commercial and municipal fleets. And Superior Propane is the partner of choice for fleet managers looking to explore autogas in Flagstaff and throughout northern Arizona. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can convert your vehicles to propane fuel.

What’s Involved in an Autogas Conversion?

A qualified system retrofitter (QSR) can change your gas or diesel vehicle into an autogas vehicle or a dual-fuel system (which can run on both propane and traditional liquid fuels). It’s essential that you go with a QSR to ensure your fleet runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with environmental regulations. Superior Propane can help you find a trustworthy vendor.

Propane autogas offers ongoing cost savings, and retrofitting vehicles for autogas costs far less than full electrification. The fuel infrastructure is simpler and cheaper to install. Plus, there are also some fantastic ways to save up front on your conversion costs. You can finance the conversion to spread your costs out over time while enjoying immediate operational savings. Additionally, you may qualify for tax incentives like the Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Credit, which can largely defray your conversion outlay.

What Are the Benefits of a Propane Autogas Conversion?

Fleet operators across Arizona are turning to propane autogas for its unbeatable balance of performance, cost savings, and environmental benefits. Here are just a few reasons why switching to propane autogas makes smart business sense:

• Lower Fuel Costs: Propane is primarily produced in the U.S., largely insulating it from global price swings. Fleets can save 30–50% compared to gasoline or diesel, with potential eligibility for tax credits and incentives.
• Exceptional Safety: Autogas tanks are 20 times more puncture-resistant than gasoline tanks, and the fuel won’t gel in freezing weather. Spills quickly dissipate into the air without harming soil or water.
• Cleaner Air: Autogas produces up to 20% less carbon monoxide, 40% fewer nitrogen oxides, and 10% less carbon dioxide than gasoline or diesel, improving air quality and protecting driver health.
• Reliable Performance: Autogas vehicles start easily in cold weather, require less maintenance, and can travel roughly 350 miles per tank — nearly triple the range of most electric trucks.

Superior Propane is Northern Arizona’s Top Autogas Provider

Superior Propane can install affordable, user-friendly autogas tanks and filling stations right at your business. If you can pump gasoline, you can safely pump propane autogas. With an on-site station, you’ll also streamline operations, track fleet fuel use easily, and eliminate messy receipts and reimbursements.

Get started today—contact Superior Propane to become an autogas customer and simplify your fueling!