re: Frankmehta's Practical Workhorse: Honda Civic AT CNG. EDIT: Sold! Quote:
Originally Posted by Anghammarad Ah after looking around unsuccessfully for the Pm section, it seems that perhaps this is the best way of going about it.
I just got the smart card from the RTO today, and spoke to Mr. Jain of Suraj AutoGas, have an appointment with him tommorow evening. He said the light weight high capacity cylinder is not available right now, but that I should consider using the heavier cylinder for the time being, till they can get the high capacity cylinder - and then they would replace it. I was wondering if you felt that made sense to do?
Also, I know the question has been asked before, but this was regarding the mileage you got to the Kg - and how you measured it. The mileage meter in the Civic is for petrol right? So when they install the CNG system, is that incorporated into the same mileage calculation system? Or is that something one checks oneself? (by gauging a full CNG tank and then the miles covered after it empties out)
Thirdly would you recommend going for a complete tune up or servicing after installation of the CNG in the vehicle? To be on the safe side as per calibration and possible complications I mean.
I apologize for all the seemingly amateurish questions, but I do not know that much about cars, and this site being the resource I used for my decision process in my purchase and research, it made sense to do so.
Mr Jain himself said I should direct my queries to you, because of the comprehensive research you put into the decision to CNG fit your vehicle. Hence the Pm/call/post request.
Much obliged in advance
-Ang | Quote:
Originally Posted by Anghammarad In addition to the previous queries, I had a few more after meeting Mr. Jain
So right now on the dashboard, I can check the fuel level as the tank gets empty. He said that once I install the CNG sequential kit, the fuel level will still show petrol being consumed even though the fuel being consumed is CNG- How does this affect the calibration for fuel economy?
He mentioned that there is a separate gauge/indicator for CNG, but how does that stack up against/conflict with the CNG addition or work concurrently with it?
Once again thanks in advance and apologies for the barrage of questions.
-Ang- |
You can go in for a full weight tank as of now and exchange it for a lighter one once it arrives. As for the tune-up, EVERY possible way that can restor the car to it's factory condition is welcome. This way, when the tuning for CNG is done in the CNG ECU, you have optimum performance and hence optimum tuning. It's a complicated procedure, but you must get the tuning and fluid changes done before you give the car.
The mileage with petrol and CNG is totally different. The odo and trip meter will show you the Petrol mileage. For CNG you need to rely on the tripmeter and reset it every time you tank up.. The CNG switch has a 4 level LED meter. The last light means you have to fuel up. When the light turns red, it means the last few ounces of gas are left.
Ok guys, long time that I updated here. The car is driving like a dream. All the initial caveats have been addressed (there were very few to begin with, though) and all I've been doing since the last 2 months is fueling up and driving.
The car hasn't been driven over long distances and delivers about 12-15 km per kg depending on the condition of traffic in the city and also, on the no. of ICE auditions I do (that's a factor here )
Today I stretched her legs and drove her from home (South Mumbai) to Virar (It's FAR away. I got a ROAMING message from Vodafone. ) and back. The entire trip to and fro was 165 km. I fueled up in the morning before I left and just thought I'll fuel up on returning, so I know how much the whole trip cost. On returning, there were still two lights remaining on the indicator. I couldn't believe it till I actually drove into the CNG bunk and re filled the tank. IT WAS MADNESS today. 167 km and ONLY 217 rupees of CNG. This car continues to amaze me, still.
THAT WORKS OUT TO RS. 1.3 RUPEES A KILOMETER. This is the best average I have got. I agree, I was pussy footing her and sticking to anywhere between 1500 and 3500 RPM but hell, that means this car can actually be cheaper to drive than a damn MARUTI ALTO !!!!
I am amazed. I still post here in disbelief. |