LPG filling connectors and adapters
Unlike petrol and diesel, there is no single LPG filling connector in Europe. If you travel abroad you often need an adapter.
The four common connectors
| Connector | Features |
|---|---|
| Dish | Cup-shaped fitting that is pushed on and locked with a lever. The most widespread in Europe. |
| ACME | Screw connection with a thread. Screwed on, so not popular everywhere, but sturdy. |
| Bayonet | Push-on connector that locks with a quarter turn. |
| Euro connector | Also called Euronozzle, a push-on connector intended as a European standard. |
Which connector is used where?
The distribution varies by region, and sources partly contradict each other: some countries have several connectors side by side, and stations do not always use the type that is usual in the country. So we deliberately do not give a rigid list by country. Specialised sites such as mylpg.eu offer a country-by-country overview with photos. It helps with planning but does not replace asking on the spot.
Which adapters do I need?
- At home: your car has a fixed connector, usually the one common in your country. You normally need no adapter.
- Abroad: it is best to pack a set of several adapters covering at least Dish and bayonet. Complete sets for all four connectors are sold in shops and are not expensive.
- Quality: buy adapters from known makers with a proper seal. Cheap adapters can leak.
How to fill up with an adapter
- Engine off, ignition off, no smoking.
- Fit the right adapter to the car's filler and tighten or latch it.
- Attach the nozzle firmly and lock it.
- The fill stop (about 80 percent) ends filling automatically.
- Release the nozzle first, then remove the adapter. A short hiss is normal.
More travel tips are in travelling with LPG, and an overview of countries is in LPG in Europe.