Oil change interval in a car with LPG
A car running on LPG works at higher temperatures, which puts more strain on the oil. Find out how often to change the oil in a car with an LPG system.
Oil change interval in a car with LPG
4 min readA car with an LPG system saves on fuel, but also places higher demands on engine oil. Burning gas generates higher temperatures that put more strain on the powertrain.
A shorter interval with LPG
In a gas-powered car it’s worth shortening the oil change interval by around 20–30% compared with the recommendation for petrol. In practice this means a change every 8,000–10,000 km.
What oil for a gas-powered car?
What matters most is the oil’s resistance to high temperatures and oxidation. A good synthetic oil with the right approval will cope with LPG operation. We’ll help you match the product to your engine.
- Higher gas combustion temperature
- Greater thermal load on valves and seats
- The oil must dissipate heat well
- Regular oil level checks
A mobile oil and filter change also covers cars with an LPG system — we’ll select the oil and replace the filters at your address.
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