Do you also have a CNG car? Then follow these important tips, it will give great performance.

New Delhi. Consumers in the Indian automobile market are very price sensitive. Where every car buyer definitely thinks about fuel economy. For this reason the demand for CNG running vehicles increased. Apart from their economical feasibility, CNG powered cars emit significantly lower emissions than petrol or diesel automobiles. If you are using a CNG car and looking for a CNG auto safety and maintenance guide, then here we are telling you how to service your CNG car.

Although CNG cars are economical, they also have some disadvantages. CNG is a highly flammable gas as compared to petrol. And even small leakage from the CNG cylinder or fuel line can cause a serious accident. This makes maintenance of CNG cars very important in terms of safety.

check spark plug
The spark plugs of a CNG car are different from the spark plugs that run on petrol. You need to ensure that the correct spark plugs are fitted to your vehicle which runs on CNG. It is worth noting that, in a CNG plug, the gap between the actual spark source and the metal tip at the end of the plug is less than in a normal plug. You should get a fitted CNG spark plug. And it should be changed every 10,000 km or six months.

throttle body cleaning
This valve connects your car's air filter to the intake. Following the maintenance tips for CNG car, along with cleaning or replacing your air filter, also clean the throttle body thoroughly for smooth functioning of the air intake.

Replace CNG Reducer Filter Cartridge
These filter cartridges are: reducer filters and low-pressure filters. The CNG reducer filter cartridge and CNG low-pressure filter cartridge are replaced at regular intervals along with the O-rings. For best performance, replace the reducer filter cartridge every 40,000 km and the low-pressure filter cartridge every 20,000 km.

check cng tank
Another important tip for CNG car maintenance is to check your CNG cylinder regularly. Hydro testing of CNG cylinders has been made mandatory nowadays. And it should never be ignored. Also, avoid running your car continuously on low CNG as this can cause damage to the valves. And in the worst case, an explosion may occur. Apart from all this, replace the old or damaged valves of your cylinder.

Renewal of CNG Compliance Plate
Now, the new CNG compliance plate comes fitted with a QR code. Which you can scan to get all the records of your CNG cylinder. Apart from the technical CNG car maintenance tips, here are some tips to enhance your ownership experience: Make sure you get your cylinder inspected only by a government certified agency. They should provide you a test report along with the new CNG compliance plate. Remember, an expired CNG compliance plate will attract a heavy fine.