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Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by GEJDHERO(op): 11:24am On May 03
Good morning guys pls i am planning converting my petrol engine suv to cng and i needed inputs of what to expect .And for guys already using a converted cng car..how is it.? Pls i need advice on d pros and cons...fuel don too cost.
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Dzzzz: 11:31am On May 03
GEJDHERO:
Good morning guys pls i am planning converting my petrol engine suv to cng and i needed inputs of what to expect .And for guys already using a converted cng car..how is it.? Pls i need advice on d pros and cons...fuel don too cost.
A better explanatory for you.

Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by GEJDHERO(op): 2:39pm On May 03
Dzzzz:
A better explanatory for you.
Dont really care about speed oo.That explosion gist really scares me.
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Gotocourt: 3:29pm On May 03
GEJDHERO:
Dont really care about speed oo.That explosion gist really scares me.
Get original kits, get ready to spend the whole day B4 filling gas
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Dzzzz: 3:39pm On May 03
GEJDHERO:
Dont really care about speed oo.That explosion gist really scares me.
You can’t go a long journey with CNG..
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by GEJDHERO(op): 4:56pm On May 03
Dzzzz:
You can’t go a long journey with CNG..
says who as long as u hv u refill stations along d rd as u travel.
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by GEJDHERO(op): 10:29pm On May 04
I need feedback from those presently using cng cars pls how is like? Is it advisable i go ahead?
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by GEJDHERO(op): 10:35pm On May 04
Hope it wont make my car to start to develop issues.
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by 2cribz: 12:35am On May 05
Don't try it. The engine was not made to run dry . It was made to run on petrol and not cng. Remember this is nigeria
Okada cn ram u from rear
Drunk yao boy can also crash u from rear
Cows
Npf
Bullion vans
Mad drivers
And when that happens
It's explosion .don't get kpai by cng
Get an electric car
Or reduce your speed
Las las u go bow to petrol cos na petrol get power
Cng stations are very few and the next refil station might be another 15 miles from your place. Using cng is not worth it. It's like using a rechargeable bike.once e off? E don be. Abi u go fit buy gas for keg. Ogbeni. Also your car would develop mad faults within a month
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by koxyz: 11:33am On May 05
The major consideration is constant availability of the product in your area, you can manage the other short comings
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by amtheone(m): 11:36am On May 05
Gotocourt:
Get original kits, get ready to spend the whole day B4 filling gas
Spending the whole day at the gas station just to refill your cylinder is not correct. I want to ask, are you presently using CNG?
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by LeonMacJames(m): 11:37am On May 05
Can CNG work in parallel with petrol? A hybrid system theoretically I don't see why it can't be possible. It would solve the con of getting stranded when you don't see a CNG station.
Dzzzz:
A better explanatory for you.
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Entanglement: 11:38am On May 05
GEJDHERO:
Good morning guys pls i am planning converting my petrol engine suv to cng and i needed inputs of what to expect .And for guys already using a converted cng car..how is it.? Pls i need advice on d pros and cons...fuel don too cost.
start getting ready for the sound of Allahabakkk

Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by fitinwell: 11:38am On May 05
How many CNG stations are der in Nigeria and how effective are dey?

Ask yourself those questions
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Dzzzz: 11:43am On May 05
LeonMacJames:
Can CNG work in parallel with petrol? A hybrid system theoretically I don't see why it can't be possible. It would solve the con of getting stranded when you don't see a CNG station.
I don’t know about that but if you can,you can try..
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Peruez01: 11:45am On May 05
I converted mine since March and it has been enjoyable...
Just that u have to drive safely and always go for routine monthly check ups...
Asides that I think it's a viable option
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by dival247(m): 11:46am On May 05
2cribz:
Don't try it. The engine was not made to run dry . It was made to run on petrol and not cng. Remember this is nigeria
Okada cn ram u from rear
Drunk yao boy can also crash u from rear
Cows
Npf
Bullion vans
Mad drivers
And when that happens
It's explosion .don't get kpai by cng
Get an electric car
Or reduce your speed
Las las u go bow to petrol cos na petrol get power
Cng stations are very few and the next refil station might be another 15 miles from your place. Using cng is not worth it. It's like using a rechargeable bike.once e off? E don be. Abi u go fit buy gas for keg. Ogbeni. Also your car would develop mad faults within a month
I disagree with u , have been using gas for my gen for the pass 12 years. , working perfectly. Have u check the thickness on cylinder tank. You don’t have a valid point. On if the gas station is not around u is not advisable.
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by dopedealer(m):
I am also in the process of converting my car to CNG and just wondering why i didn't bring this up here before you.
Anyways thank you for doing that!
like you rightly mentioned , fuel don too cost and i think CNG is the right way to go now , asides electric cars..

Just to quickly address observations raised above
on long distance . I have entered silver express luxurious bus using CNG from Lagos to Kano and from Kano to Lagos, no issues , as long as you have refill stations at intervals.

On issue of Installation, kindly ensure the conversion is carried out by good CNG conversion centers and authorized by the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI) / government which include Femadec (Lekki), Portland Gas (Ojota), Mezovest (Ajah), Dana Motors (Isolo), MBH Power (Ikorodu), Autogig (Gbagada), NORD-Unilag , Biogreen CNG conversion center, city mech CNG convr. off oba akran,Ikeja among others.

On issue of Explosion, I cannot count how many vehicles have exploded / caught fire in various accidents with vehicles using PMS, so it is not an issue of CNG

On issue of spending the whole day at refill station, while this is true you can always plan ahead and be in the first 5 cars to be attended too. In addition, there are more conversion CNG stations in town now and the govt is obviously working to provide more.

cant remember other issues raised...but I am going CNG Fellas!!!

meanwhile BIO - PMS

I CAN USE BOTH PMS AND CNG
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by marlow1962(m): 11:58am On May 05
Is this how Nigeria have fallen? A country blessed with oil but don't have a single refinery. What sort of disgrace it that.
Is this how Nigerians will keep shying away from the fact that they're suffering collectively irrespective of the tribe? This is so shameful, that Nigerians are now shying away from speaking about something they bought as low as 85 naira,, made a mess of the country and it's president. But now it's 1500 and nobody wants to do shi, they all just fine way to justify why they're suffering and attacking one another, forgetting to tackle the main cause of the mess.

Nawa, how long can Nigerians really go to endure this garbage thrown at them?
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by GEJDHERO(op): 11:59am On May 05
2cribz:
Don't try it. The engine was not made to run dry . It was made to run on petrol and not cng. Remember this is nigeria
Okada cn ram u from rear
Drunk yao boy can also crash u from rear
Cows
Npf
Bullion vans
Mad drivers
And when that happens
It's explosion .don't get kpai by cng
Get an electric car
Or reduce your speed
Las las u go bow to petrol cos na petrol get power
Cng stations are very few and the next refil station might be another 15 miles from your place. Using cng is not worth it. It's like using a rechargeable bike.once e off? E don be. Abi u go fit buy gas for keg. Ogbeni. Also your car would develop mad faults within a month
na wa scary....this is seriously serious
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by CorperKola: 12:02pm On May 05
GEJDHERO:
says who as long as u hv u refill stations along d rd as u travel.
How many places have cng stations
You may need to have a map of those
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Passionate888: 12:06pm On May 05
In Benin what I keep hearing is that CNG brings out the minor faults in your engine
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by dopedealer(m): 12:13pm On May 05
Passionate888:
In Benin what I keep hearing is that CNG brings out the minor faults in your engine
yes true .. I learnt that too. which can easily be fixed .

I also heard that the plugs ware out faster than usual
sometimes instead of a year, it could take 8 months to ask for a change .
but once your car is used to the system, everything normalizes
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by free2ryhme: 12:14pm On May 05
Dzzzz:
A better explanatory for you.
na when you enter am you go no say khaki no be leather


The lies you people tell yourself just to feel good will put you in trouble
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Passionate888: 12:19pm On May 05
dopedealer:
yes true .. I learnt that too. which can easily be fixed .

I also heard that the plugs ware out faster than usual
sometimes instead of a year, it could take 8 months to ask for a change .
but once your car is used to the system, everything normalizes
Even coil too, I don't know how true it is though
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Dzzzz: 12:22pm On May 05
free2ryhme:
na when you enter am you go no say khaki no be leather


The lies you people tell yourself just to feel good will put you in trouble
What Lies??…Can you be specific?
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by free2ryhme: 12:25pm On May 05
Dzzzz:
What Lies??…Can you be specific?
change your car to CNG first na you go give us feedback

have you ever asked yourself why has no politician converted his vehicles and that of his families to CNG before even your president
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Dshocker(m): 12:26pm On May 05
GEJDHERO:
Good morning guys pls i am planning converting my petrol engine suv to cng and i needed inputs of what to expect .And for guys already using a converted cng car..how is it.? Pls i need advice on d pros and cons...fuel don too cost.
Make you use fibre cylinder
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by holysaint1(m): 12:27pm On May 05
free2ryhme:
na when you enter am you go no say khaki no be leather


The lies you people tell yourself just to feel good will put you in trouble
Sir, are you currently using it ??

If yes, kindly share your experience.
We're all here to learn.

Nobody know am finish.
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by free2ryhme: 12:28pm On May 05
holysaint1:
Sir, are you currently using it ??

If yes, kindly share your experience.
We're all here to learn.

Nobody know am finish.
I no dey share


convert first so we go join statistics together
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by holysaint1(m): 12:28pm On May 05
free2ryhme:
change your car to CNG first na you go give us feedback

have you ever asked yourself why has no politician converted his vehicles and that of his families to CNG before even your president
So you dey compare ordinary citizen now to government officials... Really ??

Especially Nigerian officials.. Thats a very bad comparison bro.
Re: Converting my Petrol engine to CNG by Emzedz: 12:35pm On May 05
Even useless tinibu is not using cng that he introduced. Iffu like no get sense
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