The ever-increasing cost of fuel is an eternal headache for domestic motorists. It is not surprising that they are constantly looking for an alternative to expensive and not always high-quality gasoline. What are the reviews about these alternatives? HBO 4 generations - a frequent choice of our compatriots, but how justified is the installation of this kind of equipment? This is what the story will go in our article.
The clear advantages of a gas-powered car
It would be wrong to talk about the feedback of car owners who were converted to gas fuel without revealing the main advantages of HBO.
Firstly, gas is cheaper than gasoline. This is known even to those people who, by the nature of their activity, have no special business with automobile matters. In addition, significantly reduced emissions of CO and other toxic gases. In large cities, this also matters. The authorities of some countries are actively encouraging the installation of HBO for this reason.
But far more car owners are interested in the fact that during the combustion of a conventional propane-butane mixture ten times less soot and soot are formed. It is known that oil, which is extracted in some of our regions, is characterized by a high content of paraffins and sulfur. This negatively affects the quality of gasoline, and the piston system fails much faster. Thus, the transition to gas should also contribute to significant savings, which would otherwise have been spent on the purchase of spare parts and maintenance of the car.
It is believed that the service life of even engine oil is approximately doubled, and the overhaul of the engine is extended by a hundred thousand kilometers, at least.
What do the reviews say? HBO 4 generations - is it really as good as it is painted by the managers of those companies involved in its installation?
How are things in reality?
You should start with material benefits. Experienced motorists who have long been riding on gas equipment have clarified this issue. They say that in order to get real gas benefits, you need to drive a minimum of 30 thousand kilometers per year.
On the Internet, you can often find reviews (HBO 4 generations - no exception) that the purchase of all equipment for a family car, which occasionally made out-of-town trips, did not materialize.
Well, thatās understandable. The fact is that gas is a low-calorific fuel, it significantly sags power at low speeds. Given that the city often has to stand in traffic jams, often using lower gears, all the savings burn up, flying into the pipe. Rare trips outside the city do not particularly āweatherā.
Now for the rumors of a longer engine oil life. Indeed, in most cases, the machine can actually roll back a greater number of kilometers on one filling of the mentioned liquid. If we talk about the "Lada", the oil on which you change yourself, or do not bother with visiting dealerships TO, then everything is in order. But the comments of the owners of the products of Western giants of the automotive industry directly state that you will not receive accurate marks on the passage of planned maintenance. So the savings in this regard are zero.
Installation cost
By the way, how much does HBO cost 4 generations? The price depends on many factors, but on average you will be supplied with all the necessary equipment for 20-21 thousand rubles. And the alteration of the Gazelle popular with domestic businessmen will cost you 40-50 thousand.
Of course, it all depends on the city, the manufacturer and the specific service, so itās simply impossible to reveal this topic in more detail.
More liters - less cost!
That's really for whom the installation of HBO 4 generations is really useful, so it is for owners of cars with a large engine capacity and a small number of cylinders. UAZ, GAZ - this is about them. Of course, talking about fun trophy-raids in the absence of roads is no longer necessary, but for trips through the countryside gas will be a good choice.
Valve adjustment is our everything!
On the web, you can find a huge number of negative reviews about HBO. Very often, the
valve adjustment mechanism is to blame for the negative operating experience of such equipment
. If it easily adapts to the specifics of the gas - everything is fine. If not, then you have to spend a lot of money constantly visiting service centers.
Therefore, we will consider all existing options, noting those that really get along well with gas equipment. You should not follow the path of buyers who did not bother to find out all the details, and now they are pouring mud tubs onto the gas equipment.
Many very advanced car enthusiasts are for some reason firmly convinced that manufacturers only use hydraulic compensators. If this is true, then the feedback from the owners will be positive, since no additional adjustment is required in this case.
In second place is the usual "screwdriver" adjustment. Simple, fast, angry. Perfectly suited for gasoline and gas, and therefore the nature of the comments that established HBO depends solely on the directness of the hands of the masters who are engaged in installation.
Washers. But with them everything is a little more complicated. If we are talking about a VAZ not too new model, then there will be no difficulties. Consumables in this case are really worth a penny, and almost any uncle Vasya from the service can do the job. Naturally, in this case, the owners of gas equipment are unlikely to be disappointed.
But with foreign cars (especially the elderly) - trouble. To begin with, even in the best case, the cost of one washer will be about 800-900 rubles. One opening of the engine for adjustment - two washers down. Add to this the "cheapness" of authorized dealers and think about the real need for HBO in your case.
Pushers. If you have a Mazda, Ford Focus 1.8 or something similar, then you definitely do not need the installation of HBO 4 generations. For the sake of the simplest adjustment, you will have to disassemble almost half of the engine, so that the ghostly savings from gas supply will fly you a pretty penny.
It is from these factors that customer reviews depend. HBO 4 generations in most cases is a good choice. To make sure that you have made the right choice, we suggest reading about the features of installing the equipment and some recommendations in this area.
Manufacturer's Reviews
It is no secret that in many respects the reviews and impressions of car owners with HBO depend on the equipment manufacturer. Consider the most common and venerable players in this market, briefly outlining their positive and negative sides.
"Lovato"
We have already considered the main positive aspects of HBO 4 generations. Reviews: āLovato is the best!ā can often be found on the sites of domestic motorists. Why did they like this company so much?
Firstly, everyone is talking about an excellently working automation, which without a hitch switches the car from gas to gasoline. In addition, the equipment itself rises perfectly, as there are modifications for various cars.
Of the minuses - the equipment is poorly adapted for our gas, so users are advised to change filters as often as possible.
"Alpha"
No worse and HBO 4 generation "Alpha". Reviews indicate a low cost of equipment and work. So, just a year ago, it was possible to install a complete set of equipment on Kalina in just 15-18 thousand rubles.
In addition, it is possible to install some components from foreign suppliers. For example, nozzles from the already mentioned Lovato are perfect.
Digitronic
This is a great option for owners of expensive and moody foreign cars. So, even on the last āDojiā there is a HBO of the 4th generation āDigitronicā. The reviews indicate the excellent quality of the equipment, its reliability and convenience. For example, there are electronic models of fuel remaining sensors that are completely sealed and can be located directly under the hood.
In addition, HBO 4th generation Digitronic, reviews of which we are analyzing, is quite affordable. So, its average cost for domestic cars does not exceed 30 thousand rubles.
BRC
This manufacturer is not so famous in our country, but the number of its fans continues to grow steadily. The point is not only in the high quality of manufacturing all the equipment, but also in its excellent compatibility with almost all popular car brands.
In addition, HBO BRC 4 generations (reviews of car owners confirm this information), guarantees a quick and inconspicuous switch from gas to gasoline already during heating at 42 degrees Celsius.
OMVL
Another āItalianā who feels great in our market. The highlight is the distributed gas injection. It allows you to switch from gasoline to gas with almost no loss in power, and the engine in this case works more smoothly.
However, this is characterized by almost all HBO 4 generations. The reviews (OMVL and āLovatoā) on the āItaliansā are mainly distinguished by the fact that not a regular cylinder, but a special tank is pushed into the trunk. It is even better in strength than a regular gas tank, and the internal space of the cargo compartment does not suffer so much.
Some tips for installing HBO
Firstly, you should only be interested in the installation of HBO 4 generations. Currently, some services already offer fifth-generation equipment, but we do not recommend buying it. The fact is that it already implements the method of entering liquefied gas directly into the combustion chamber. Given the average cleanliness characteristics of our fuel (yes, and here everything is not so good), you will spend a lot of money on maintenance.
Secondly, it is better to skip not gas pipes from the cylinder to the engine, but plastic gas pipelines. The thing, again, is the low purity of domestic fuel. Copper begins to oxidize rapidly and deteriorate, while plastic without any problems survives the presence of virtually any impurities.
Be sure to control the work of installers: gas pipes are intended only (!) For gas, and for the cooling system - only for antifreeze. In no case can they be interchanged!
Fittings should be cut into the manifold only by removing it. If they didnāt completely control the process, it is virtually impossible to prevent metal shavings and other debris from entering the engine, which in the future can do a lot of trouble.
Important!
On the Internet there is a description of more than a dozen very unpleasant cases, as a result of which people often said goodbye to their car. Almost all comments of this kind remind us that HBO is a source of increased danger. Be sure to install the equipment only in those workshops where two safety electric valves are mounted: one at the outlet of the cylinder, and the second in front of the gearbox itself. In this case, it will be possible to instantly shut off the gas supply at the very moment when the system begins to behave inappropriately.
A few words about setting up
Of course, we would not recommend doing self-tuning. It is better to contact a service center. However, having at least general information about this process will definitely not hurt.
Distinguish between coarse and accurate calibration of HBO. In the rough version, a grid with coefficients and a special tuning program are taken. The computer is connected to the engine, you collect data, compare them with the figures in the table, and then make the necessary adjustments to the injection settings.
Accurate calibration is the process for which a diagnostic scanner is used . Almost everything is the same, but the work is fully automated, the computer deals with all the settings. But since such equipment costs hundreds of thousands of dollars, it is not used at home.