CNG Vs Petrol
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Introduction
Use of CNG instead of petrol can be seen in most cities. One reason for the usage of CNG is cost. CNG is cheaper than petrol. CNG is one of the combustible gases which can help in running of engine. Now the question lies how and where can we get it installed and are it better then petrol. Well both the questions are valid and one of the important ones who use the car for daily use. For those who car is the primary requirements switching over to CNG is a preferable option.
The reason being saving cost of operation for daily use. You know the car will be used on daily purpose then why not install a unit which can be operated at a low price than the current one. Though you have made up your mind for the use of CNG kit then you need to know the basic operation techniques which can give better engine life and mostly increase your safety.
CNG or Petrol?????
This is the question which pops out to every car user. Well CNG is cheap and reliable and increases the safety.Most of the car manufacturers are giving CNG kit free with car. Let us see how CNG saves money and increases the life of an engine.
- CNG stands for Compressed Natural gas which is used for running of engines. It is an alternative to petrol. It helps in low emission which is good for the environment and the car engine.
- CNG can be refilled just life petrol in the car. Petrol is injected in the engine by spray or mist. Well that does damage some part of your engine. Especially at the time of combustion residue of petrol can be seen. But CNG is gas, its exit and entry is not water based. No residue can be seen in the combustion chamber. It immediately increases the life of your car engine.
- Operation costs are less as CNG is less in the market. The average given by CNG is more in the same amount of petrol. For e.g. a Hyundai I10 average is around 16 to 17kmpl. With the use of CNG the average would be increased to 20-24kmpl. This is the advantage that will be given with the use of a CNG kit.
- Technology is developing day by day and with the use of CNG kits you can easily switch over to petrol too. Italian kits are available which might be costly at times but you get the flexibility of switching over to petrol anytime. All you need to do is switch the mixture from CNG to petrol. This activity does not harm the engine at any point of time. Oops you just run out of CNG all you need to do is switch to petrol intake.
- Use of CNG does improve safety concerns of various car makers. CNG combustible temperature is more than petrol. Even if it is leaking which is a rare case it will not ignite. It easily disperses in the air.
Unlike petrol chances of slipping are more and accidents are caused due to overspill of petrol.In this way CNG is better than petrol. For the Hyundai I10 this is the perfect move one can make. Use of CNG will not only be cheap but will increase the life of the engine. Apart from all the uses cleaning of the tank is necessary once a year. This is due to clean intake of gas in the combustion chamber. Most of the CNG kits come with additional warranty which covers all the damages if they are occurred during usage.For petrol use it is the typical method and costly too. Prices are rising in the country and this is the best alternative which can be used in the market.
Use of CNG kit is not only safe but affordable too. Long drives are not a problem when it comes to CNG kits.Petrol use is costly in the country and mostly it some what it damages the engine. A common example can be seen of a diesel cars or vans. They emit lot of smoke in to the atmosphere. The same is about petrol. About
CNG kit :
It does not emit any type of smoke which can cause environmental problems.
Do’s and don’t before installing a CNG kit
- Check the dealer’s authentication before installing the kit. He must have certifications for installation of a CNG kit.
- Incase of accident you need to check the CNG kit is in working condition or not.
- Before buying the kit look for certification of the entire unit and make. You need to ensure the brand too.
- Follow rules prescribed with the machine. It can be dangerous and risky for you and your surroundings if these rules are not followed. The use of CNG kit can be dangerous and accidents can take place if they are not followed.
- Illegal use of CNG kit is not safe and against the law. You need to ensure the compatibility of CNG kit with your car. There are certain cars where modifications cannot be done. Installing a CNG kit in such cars will pose problems.
- Fill up gas from a registered CNG supplier only.
- At the time of servicing alert the mechanic of a CNG kit being installed in the car. This is useful because settings of supply of gas are done by the manufacturer and there is a need to change the settings after the kit is being installed. Change in these settings will result in wrong usage of the kit and might pose a problem.
- Make sure you buy the kit only from one make. There should not be three to four buyers in the list of the entire CNG kit.
The Judge says
Go ahead and fit a kit on your car. You also need to check the warranty of the car if you wish to install the kit. Most of the cars obstruct the use of CNG kits and it results in void of warranty. If you are a new buyer then check if there is any factory CNG fitted car available or not. CNG version of Hyundai I10 is the new one in the block which has a CNG kit. On the new Chevrolet Beat which is being out from the factory yes it possible but alterations to the new engine will not be a good idea.
By editor in Auto India News, Auto Industry News, Car Tips, Tuning
new car warranty law responded on 27 Jan 2010 at 8:14 pm #
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carazo responded on 28 Jan 2010 at 7:19 am #
Use of CNG instead of petrol helps to reduce carbon dioxide emission and to conserve fossil fuels.
Atul Sharma responded on 02 Mar 2010 at 5:12 am #
I hav new Chevrolet Beat. can i get LPG kit fitted. As of now its mileage is around 16 km/Ltr. Will it be successfull. pls reply …. i am much confuse due to latest technology.
Regards
Atul
dipali responded on 11 Mar 2010 at 5:25 am #
I have just purchase a new chervolet beat, can u suggest me that CNG would work in beat or not…………..
varinder responded on 29 Jul 2010 at 11:02 pm #
Hey Atul u getting 16 in Beat. Thts great FE.which city u drive in as in bombay beat doesn’t give more than 10-11.
anmol responded on 19 Oct 2010 at 12:33 pm #
i would like to know if the option of fitting a CNG in Beat would be a good one or not …
vipul responded on 29 Nov 2010 at 9:13 am #
i am having a 2008 september Wagoan R model
i just plan to buy a CNG kit
which compnay is better for this model like Mindi,tomasetto
and which technology shall i use in CNG kit like shall i go for Mixture or venture.
My friend is suggest me go for venture but is a very old technology for CNG.
could u pls sugges me and also send me some better CNG center in Delhi Ncr where i can get the CNG kit easily sepicaly for the Noida
vivek responded on 12 Jan 2011 at 7:36 am #
Please tell me is it good to fit CNG kit to NEW TATA VISTA FIAT SAFIRE Engine
gaurav responded on 02 Mar 2011 at 12:27 pm #
Please tell me is it good to fit CNG kit to 2 year old TATA VISTA SAFIRE Engine
mateen responded on 10 Mar 2011 at 11:26 am #
Hi this is mateen from hyderabad i am having TATA INDIGO MANZA petrol version.Is there any option of installing CNG to my car.
Because am getting low mileage,so i want to shift to another alternate option like CNG or LPG.
What i want to ask is that is there any problem by installing cng kit.
Tell me which is having more mileage and pick up either LPG or CNG.
Awaiting replies.
parth responded on 24 Mar 2011 at 10:30 pm #
hey, i want to plan to buy a new car and fit to CNG after purchasing. can u please suggest me that which car will be good for me. and my budget is max..47000rs so prefer me which car is best for me and i want to maximum mileage’ car…
Sushil responded on 10 Apr 2011 at 7:21 am #
what is the effect of cng on engine, people say Engine life will reduce as well as pick up gets very poor. please let me know as i am planning to buy Wagor R with petrol / cng combination.
please suggest any other better option if you have.
regards
amit bansal responded on 14 Apr 2011 at 2:02 am #
i purchased beat in nov2010 i want to install lpg gas kit . would company cancelles my car warranty of 3 years.likely the rates of chevrolet dealer of kit is thrice of open market of desire iwould preffer the kit from open market.
dheeraj responded on 09 Jun 2011 at 2:34 am #
FOR EURO 4 ENGINES USE MPGI KITS OR SEQUENTIAL GAS INJECTION KITS
BUT FOR OLDER VERSIONS YOU CAN USE VENTURI KIT
AND YES FOR CNG AND LPG LPG HAS MORE PICKUP AS COMAPRE LADDER IS LIKE THIS
PETROL>LPG>CNG
prakul responded on 11 Jul 2011 at 7:58 am #
I have plan to buy a car .But i am confused between CNG and Petrol version.
our car drive 500km per month .
So tell me wether to buy petrol version or Cng .And if I buy CNG version then people saying that it decrease the life of engine please tell me all the details.
NITIN responded on 23 Aug 2011 at 3:15 am #
I PURCHASED A HYUNDAI I 10 RECENTLY. I WANT TO INSTALL CNG KIT. WHAT POINTS TO BE KEEP IN MIND DURING SELECTING KIT, ITS INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE?
Mukesh Ambaniii responded on 27 Aug 2011 at 2:46 pm #
CNG is very good..
always get LOVATO company’s Gas kits.. these are best and will be installed in 20 - 25,000 Rupees
Chitra responded on 28 Aug 2011 at 4:27 am #
Dear Mr. Mukesh
I need to contact you to discuss as I want to fit Cng kit in my Chevy Beat bought in dec 2010…pls provide your number
Chitra responded on 28 Aug 2011 at 4:31 am #
Dear Mr. Mukesh,
my email address is chitra.guha@gmail.com. pls revert back so that I can contact you.
rajiv responded on 21 Sep 2011 at 2:21 am #
I have 3.5 years old Chevrolet Spark PS. This car is in perfect condition. But it gives just 9 - 10 / lt. Is it advisable to get a CNG kit installed. What should be the make and tentative cost of installation and registration.
NEEL PATEL responded on 31 Oct 2011 at 9:00 am #
hello sir i want to buy car . any one from this i20 megna , nissan micra XL , or honda brivo so which car is best for cng among this and which kit should i install. I had heared that low price cng kit is not successfull in i 20 Megna. is it true??? SO WHICH CAR IS BETTER IN CNG…. MY MOBILE NO. IS 07698866000 PLZ PLZ PLZ TELL ME
Santosh Hake responded on 14 Nov 2011 at 6:47 am #
i have purchased i20 magna( Petrol version) in April 10. Petrol being costlier day by day i want to fit CNG kit. Kindly advice best quality CNG kit and precaution to be taken while fitting the same. Also requested to guide best service station in and around Pimpri- chinchwad (Near Pune).
AK responded on 29 Dec 2011 at 12:09 pm #
CNG IS BEST OPTION FOR PETROL.. All of the BEAT,I10,INDIGO,WAGONR,etc. owners go ahead and get your car installed with the CNG kit if you require. Your car gives 300-320km run on a tank full of 10-11KG with your AC on. So your per km cost lies around 1.25 to 1.5 rs. In traffic areas full-tank gives you a 275 to 300 km run with AC on.
Just remember that fit the whole CNG kit of one brand only…
FIT CNG & GO GREEN..!
Regards,
Abhishek.
Sanchit Bedre responded on 28 Jan 2012 at 3:26 pm #
I have a 2011 petrol Chevy Beat 1.2 … the average i got was Maximum 10 in city and about 15-16 on highway… Got a CNG kit fitted 6 months back.. City average - 16-18….. Highway average - 23-25! difference in performance - About 20% ..(But it hardly makes any difference in the city, and once ur on the highway, ur gona stick to ur speed once ur there…) Beat is one small car which totally blends with the cng kit.. Not one complain in the last 6 months!!!
Sanchit Bedre responded on 28 Jan 2012 at 3:26 pm #
I have a 2010* petrol Chevy Beat 1.2 … the average i got was Maximum 10 in city and about 15-16 on highway… Got a CNG kit fitted 6 months back.. City average - 16-18….. Highway average - 23-25! difference in performance - About 20% ..(But it hardly makes any difference in the city, and once ur on the highway, ur gona stick to ur speed once ur there…) Beat is one small car which totally blends with the cng kit.. Not one complain in the last 6 months!!!
Sanchit Bedre responded on 28 Jan 2012 at 3:29 pm #
Oh n btw, i got some italian CNG kit installed… Price of Kit+Registration cost = Rs.30500 ! (Mumbai city) Saving - Awesomeeee!!
amarjeet responded on 29 Jan 2012 at 3:30 am #
I had fitted Bugatti CNG kit in my zenestilo from dashmesh cng mumbai. I am getting mileage of around 18 km per kg in city.
Indianbull responded on 17 Feb 2012 at 1:37 am #
If CNG is havin such great qualities, help in reducing air pollution, reliable, cheaper n safer why why it was not used in all cars.
Vikram responded on 14 Mar 2012 at 1:42 am #
Dear All,
CNG is surely the best option when it comes to the safety and reliability of the vehicle.
> Its cheaper than Petrol
> Availability is good now esp in Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat and spreading soon to all the major cities
> Much cleaner fuel almost reduces the pollution by 80-90%
Precaution - ONLY precaution is to use a Company Fitted CNG kit. Maruti, Tata are a few who are giving company fitted CNG cars and they use STAINLESS STEEL Tubes for the high pressure pipes which makes the car immune to any sort of mishaps.
Vikram
rajeah responded on 23 Mar 2012 at 11:36 am #
go for cng its cheaper and best i have honda city type3 i have done 45000 km in cng no maitanance its best …..
mohan responded on 22 Apr 2012 at 10:04 pm #
Hi I have Maruti ZEN 1996 model in good condition. Can I go for CNG kit. Average usage is 600 km per month