Want To Convert Your Car To CNG? Here's How.

With the BS6 emission regulations in place, making sure that your car is not a pollution machine has become essential. Vehicular exhaust gases are one of the primary causes of increasing air pollution in metro cities. People identify CNG as a green fuel and an apt fuel option, especially after the new emission regulations.

So, if you have decided to convert your car to CNG but don't know where to start, worry not! This article will list anything and everything you need to know about how to convert a car to CNG!

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CNG in Cars

There are two different variants of CNG kits available in the market – factory fitted and retrofitted. We've explained both these variants in detail below:

Factory-Fitted CNG Kits

• Most Indian car owners prefer to opt for factory-fitted CNG kits. It is because these factory-fitted CNG kits do not void the warranty of your car.
• Many brands such as Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai offer cars with factory-fitted CNG kits. As a result, you do not have to bother going through buying and installing CNG kits in these cars.
• One of the other reasons to choose factory-fitted CNG kits is that they are safer than retrofitted CNG kits. However, these kits run a tad more expensive than their counterparts.
• The factory-fitted CNG kits are adaptable to only specific car models. It means that you cannot install them in other models.

Retrofitted CNG Kits

• The overall cost of installing and running your car on retrofitted CNG kits is lower than that of factory-fitted CNG kits.
• The best part about retrofitted CNG kits is that they have universal fitment. You can mound these CNG kits based on your car structure.
• You can equip any petrol-running car with a retrofitted CNG kit.

One of the most significant cons of using a retrofitted CNG kit is that it leads to loss of the car´s warranty.

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Pre-requirements for Converting Your Car to CNG

The installation of a CNG tank and converting your system is best done by a professional. But before you begin that process, don´t forget to first check these pre-requisites:

• The CNG tank should be hydro-tested to check for any potential leakages.
• It is necessary to check if the service provider is using genuine and authentic CNG kits for your car.
• Make sure that the service provider uses and installs only new CNG equipment.

Perks of Converting Your Car to CNG

There are many advantages to converting your four-wheeler into a CNG car. Read all about the benefits of converting your vehicle to CNG below:

• CNG fuel has a high octane rating of nearly 120 to 130
• Unlike petrol or diesel, CNG fuels allow cleaner and greener exhaust emissions. With CNG, your car emission can reduce by up to 80%.
• Running your car on CNG fuel means saving on the high price of petrol and diesel.

Lastly, CNG cars have lower noise vibration harshness levels. 

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