10 best manufacturers of gas equipment (GBO)

By deciding to install gas equipment on a car, the owner can significantly reduce refueling costs and reduce operating costs. At the same time, the payback of HBO, depending on the manufacturer and mileage, can take up to a year. The most rational and cost-effective option is to install a 4th generation gas supply system, despite the higher cost compared to simpler gas equipment.

The best manufacturers producing gas equipment, including those for the Russian market, take part in the review. When compiling the rating, the technical characteristics of products manufactured by different companies were taken into account, as well as the opinions of specialists in the adjustment and repair of gas equipment.

The best producers of HBO

The following list of the best manufacturers of gas cylinder equipment is based solely on the experience of car owners.

DIGITRONIC

Description. Today the concern specializes in the development of components for gas equipment.

Among them: electronic control units, injection rails, gas reducers, filters, copper tubes, rubber hoses, cylindrical and toroidal cylinders.

DIGITRONIC products are supplied to more than 30 countries, including Russia, Belarus, Turkey and Ukraine.

The quality of Polish gas equipment has been repeatedly assessed at exhibitions. The equipment is easy to install and meets all international quality standards.

Among the advantages of the installation, it is worth mentioning its versatility. LPG is mounted on cars and trucks. According to statistics, about 500 DIGITRONIC kits are installed daily.

The Polish company can boast of its own research laboratories, a large number of invented innovations and a closed production cycle. The brand's facilities are located in Poland and Italy.

Polish kits are easily combined with equipment from other companies and are mounted on internal combustion engines with direct or distributed injection.

Modern generations of HBO DIGITRONIC Max 2 and HBO DIGITRONIC IQ are controlled by Bluetooth wireless technologies. The kits include equipment for methane and propane.

Equipment. The DIGITRONIC gas treatment kit includes: electronics, injectors, reducer, vapor phase filter, toroidal cylinder, reducer temperature sensor, PVC pipes with diameters 6 and 8, multi-valve, 2 straight adapters 6 and 8 mm, 2 angled adapters 6 and 8 mm, LPG hoses with a diameter of 12 mm and 4 mm, vacuum and antifreeze sleeves, service book, installation disk, clamps, ties, electrical tape, antifreeze adapter.

Life time. Warranty service life - 100,000 km.

Advantages of DIGITRONIC

1. Easy gas/petrol switching.
2. No loss of internal combustion engine power.
3. Low fuel consumption.

Cons of DIGITRONIC

1. Problems starting at sub-zero temperatures.

BRC

Description. The units are suitable for vehicles with distributed and direct injection: FSI, GDI, Ecoboost, TSI and Earthdreams.

4th generation gas cylinder equipment is installed on 90% of engines. It uses a new propane injection system called Sequent Plug and Drive.

It is based on reinforced components such as a gearbox, a pressure and temperature sensor integrated into the fuel rail, injectors and a control unit with increased power.

Engine control software optimizes fuel dosage for each mode. The system is equipped with self-diagnosis, which is coordinated with the vehicle's internal self-diagnosis system.

Equipment. The BRC gas equipment kit includes the following components: control unit, nozzles, reducer, cylinder, multivalve, external filling device, line.

Life time. The warranty period is 200,000 km or 3 years.

Pros of BRC

1. Uninterrupted operation.
2. Completely sealed.
3. Less fuel consumption.

Cons of BRC

1. Heavy setup.

LOVATO

Description. The manufacturer began its work in 1958 and to this day specializes only in the development of gas equipment and its components.

The company's product range includes installations for all types of internal combustion engines. LOVATO controls product quality, which meets international standards and maintains an optimal price/quality ratio.

This is evidenced by the ISO 9001:2000 certificate.

The Italian concern does not allow defects in production. If even one defective element is detected, the parts are sent for recycling.

LOVATO gas pumps are suitable for 4, 6 and 8-cylinder engines. The advantage of such installations is their adaptability to bad roads and to work on gas of not the best quality.

The electronic module calculates the volume and time of fuel injection based on the gas composition and temperature conditions. LOVATO LPG units are compact in size, so they are easy to install even on cars with a small engine compartment.

Equipment. Includes: injectors, electronic control unit, gearbox, multi-valve with touch-sensitive fuel level sensor, 35/43 l spare cylinder. or 50 l cylindrical cylinder, gas hoses, filling valve.

Life time. The regulated resource is 100,000 km or 3 years.

Pros of LOVATO

1. Good engine performance.
2. Economical fuel consumption.
3. Excellent traction.

Cons of LOVATO

1. Smell of gas from the exhaust pipe.

ALPHA

Description. Let's consider the quality of this equipment using the example of the ALPHA-M-8 series. Such installations are suitable for gasoline engines equipped with an electronic distributed fuel injection system.

The equipment is installed on engines operating without air vacuum in the intake manifold, as well as on internal combustion engines with superchargers and turbines with a pressure of up to 1.7 atm.

LPG can be mounted on any units with a power of up to 550 hp. and the number of cylinders up to 8.

The metal housing of the ALPHA-M-8 is equipped with a central connector that is protected from moisture and splashes. This setting does not conflict with the OBD II/EOBD system.

The equipment runs on liquefied hydrocarbon gas: methane (LNG/CNG) or propane-butane (LPG/LPG). The installation can operate with the following injection systems:

1. Pair-parallel.
2. Parallel.
3. Sequential - asynchronous.
4. Sequential (phased).
5. Central (single injection).

The security system will turn off the gas supply and switch to gasoline in one of the cases: if the fuel in the cylinder runs out, the temperature or pressure sensor fails to work, a pressure leak in the working line is detected, the gas injector fails, the voltage in the on-board network decreases or stops engine.

Equipment. The ALPHA gas equipment kit includes the following elements: electronics, injectors, reducer, fine gas filter, electrical tape, universal injector disconnect cable, fuse, fuse block, terminals, plastic clamps, cylinder supports, 50 liter gas cylinder. 300x798 mm, fastening tape and corner, filling device, multi-valve set, corrugated hose 2 m, ventilation chamber, copper tubes 2 and 6 m, self-tapping press washers, copper tube fastening bracket, hoses 5,12 and 16 mm, antifreeze tee and kit clamps.

Life time. Warranty period - 2 years.

Pros of ALPHA

1. Free warranty repairs without any problems.
2. Smooth gas/petrol switching.
3. Quiet operation.

Cons of ALPHA

1. Paid computer program.

OMVL

Description. The company began developing gas equipment back in 1980. Active expansion of the product range began in 2010.

Products are supplied not only to the European market, but also to North America, Asia and Argentina. In addition, OMVL units are sent to the assembly lines of well-known automakers: Toyota, Peugeot, Hyundai, Citroen, Volkswagen.

The quality of the installations meets European and international requirements. The manufacturer designs all elements of gas equipment independently.

It is noteworthy that OMVL units use a vacuum reducer. The most popular was the 4th generation of gas equipment for injection engines. They are represented by the OMVL Saver and OMVL Dream XXI lines. Components for the systems can be sold under the REGO brand.

OMVL supports the transition to more environmentally friendly fuels. The brand’s equipment runs on liquefied petroleum gas (propane-butane) and natural methane. The manufacturer develops reliable LNG systems for cars and trucks.

The compact OMVL New DREAM-4 obd kit fits into a tight engine compartment and works on 4-cylinder engines. The DREAM controller is responsible for adjusting the injection rates into the injectors and the distribution of the gas mixture in the engine.

Equipment. The LPG kit includes a control unit with a program that communicates with a standard computer, temperature and pressure sensors, wires, terminals, fittings, instructions, an electromagnetic multivalve, additional valves, a cylinder, and a reducer.

Life time. The warranty period is 100,000 km or 3 years.

Pros of OMVL

1. Long service life without repair.
2. Uninterrupted operation.
3. Low fuel consumption.

Cons of OMVL

1. Failure due to poor quality fuel.

Rating 2022

Now the rating itself, compiled by the manufacturers of the best current 4th generation LPG and more. Objectively, it is difficult to say which specific gas equipment will be better for a car of a particular make, model, year of manufacture, etc. This issue must be considered individually, taking into account the engine used, the wishes of the owner, and his financial capabilities.

Taking into account the individuality of the LPG kit, the rating will be compiled specifically by manufacturers, that is, by companies that are currently supplying the best systems that demonstrate good performance, efficiency and reliability. As a result, the owner himself will decide which LPG he should choose and install on the car, taking into account all the strengths of different brands, the capabilities offered and the available range.

Which HBO is better to buy?

A car owner who wants to install gas equipment has two options: purchase a completely ready-made kit or choose a universal one.

The first option is reliable, since each element of the installation was developed by one manufacturer. All components were originally designed to work with each other, so they will perform their functions correctly.

The only drawback is the higher cost compared to universal systems.

Universal installation fits most known gearboxes and injectors. But the master bears a very big responsibility for the correct selection of components and their proper configuration.

Whatever system you choose, pay attention to the condition of each component.

Gearbox

Responsible for gas evaporation and maintaining operating pressure. Among the useful functions that can be added to gearboxes, it is worth mentioning a built-in safety valve and a filter for the liquid phase of fuel.

The valve for gas dosing should be made according to a lever design - this will have a positive effect on the dosage and the ability to process fuel with impurities.

Injectors

Gas is dosed. If the injectors are encased in a plastic housing, they will not be temperature dependent. Such components can work with electronics that do not take into account the temperature of the injectors.

Multivalve

Pay attention to the presence of a multivalve in the HBO. It is he who is responsible for safety, preventing the outbreak of fire. In the event of a gas pipeline break or emergency, the valve stops the gas supply.

Balloon

Check the tank for integrity. There should be no chips or deformations on it.

Under no circumstances should you install used cylinders.

Is it necessary to switch to gas?

It is important to understand that not all owners can easily switch to gas. At the same time, most drivers dream of such a purchase, because the gas mixture is much cheaper than gasoline or diesel fuel. This will significantly reduce a person's expenses, and the difference will be quite obvious.

However, it is important to understand that the installation of such equipment must be carried out by an experienced technician. In this case, funds will be required to purchase HBO. It is also important to understand that savings will begin only after the invention has paid for itself. Therefore, in order for the purchase to bring exceptional benefits, it is first recommended to carefully calculate the savings.

Calculation example

It’s worth noting right away that the example given is only close to reality; the exact value will be obtained if a person takes into account all the readings himself.

Let’s say that 5 times a week you need to go to work, which is located 10 km away, while the route is smooth and there are no traffic jams. Accordingly, a person travels 100 km per working week. If a vehicle consumes 10 liters per 100 km, then at the end of 5 days it will be necessary to replenish the spent fuel. The cost of AI-92 gasoline ranges from 39.20 to 45.17 rubles per liter, respectively, 392 or 451 rubles. It is important to understand that only 10 km are taken into account, and even then everything is in ideal conditions. In life, it may happen that work is 20 or even 50 km away, and the path lies through traffic lights and crossings.

To save money, you can switch to liquefied gas. Its cost varies from 18 to 23 rubles. Therefore, weekly expenses will be only 183 and 230 rubles. The savings are quite obvious. However, before LPG can truly start saving money, it is important that all the equipment pays for itself. On average, this will take about 5 years, if a person travels often, then less. The average cost of installation and purchase of gas equipment is 40,000 rubles.