The popularity of CNG cars are growing among car buyers due to their cost-effective prices and compact sizes. This is the reason that has increased the sale of Maruti Celerio CNG, Alto 800, Alto K10 and other Maruti CNG cars among customers. However, very few people know about the maintenance and care of their CNG car. There are some effective tips that can help you keep your car in good condition so that you can get smooth driving experience for a long time. Here are the tips to help you maintain your CNG car.
Choose covered parking
The very first tip for CNG car maintenance is parking your car in the shade, especially during sunny days. CNG cars carry gasoline, which vaporizes more promptly than diesel, petrol, and other types of fuel. So, parking in canopied areas not just stops the natural gas from vaporizing, but also safeguards your car from heat and sunrays.
Set automatic fuel mode
Setting your CNG car in the auto fuel mode allows the engine to start in petrol and later switches to CNG automatically when it warms up. Thus, you do not need to modify any settings or press any button. Usually, after 1 or 2 km drive, the car engine switches into the CNG mode. It improves the engine’s general life and condition by lubricating it and decreasing the damages.
Keep the throttle body clean
Throttle body is actually a connecting valve between the intake and the air filter. When your car crosses 10,000 km, you must check to clean the throttle body to keep it in a good condition.
Clean and renew the air filter
You must clean the air filter in your car two times a year and change it after 2 -3 years. Once your CNG car reaches 10,000 km, you need to check the air filter right away.
Check and replace spark plugs
You need to check spark plugs also if you want to maintain the good condition of your CNG car. Spark plugs which are basically structured for petrol variant get damaged faster as compared to CNG cars. Thus, you need to utilize specific spark plugs for your CNG car. Otherwise, you can ask the car-mechanic to reduce the space from the plug’s metal tip to the real spark origin. Moreover, it is suggested for you to replace the spark plugs after a few years.
Check the CNG tank
Driving your car on an empty tank will cut down the cylinder’s pressure level and grow the threat of the valves’ explosion. Thus, even if you use CNG in your car, you have to keep a regular check of the petrol in both in the engine use and in the tank.
Pay attention to CNG leak
In case you suspect CNG leakage, noise or any other external harm to CNG piping while driving, do not get stressed. Instead, switch off the engine and open the doors. Avoid running the car on petrol and contact the authorized service center right away for further assistance.
So above-mentioned tips can help you to keep your CNG car in good condition. No matter you own a Celerio CNG variant or any other car, using the above tips can help you to find good mileage with your vehicle.