This is scary

[rocketmanpete]

O.K. here I was filling at the Ogden Wilson Lane Chevron and in pulls a Chevy S-10 Blazer around 97 to 01. The guy pulls up to the CNG pump wow I did not know Chevy had a CNG for the 4.3-L V-6. So this is not a ceritified factory or dealer install here is why, the filler plug is right smack in the middle of the grill,no wait it is sticking out of the grill. Can you say head on or I just rear ended someone. So when you order from Pizza Hut and a light Grey S-10 pulls up this my be your man Utah tag # new Ski plate A03 7NA or at least steer clear of this one......................Oh yes there was an emergency shut off sticker and valve under the drivers door. I also saw the Lexus RX 400 C-plate along with a 00 Camry with C-plate, Toyota made around 300 Camry's from 99 to 01 CNG bi fuels. I saw one on a web site and was reading about it, 00 Camry bi-fuel 42-K miles only $24'950.00 that's a cheap price

[jetboatjohnny]

Re: This is scary

I've never heard of a Camry BI-FUEL, I believe they are all dedicated CNG.

[Yroc]

Re: This is scary

Just because the fill nozzle is in the grill does not mean it's not a safe install. Many of the conversions from AZ have the fill nozzle there and it is fine. What is scary about this S-10? Chevy did make some factory ones around 95 or so, I've seen them on eBay.

I thought I was going to see a pic of a tank strapped in the back seat or something...

[Lancer Automotive Group]

Re: This is scary

Most EPA approved kit manufactures suggest to mount the fill port behind the crumple zone.

[Yroc]

Re: This is scary

I'm not saying I'd put one there, but I have seen many good installs with them there.

[rocketmanpete]

Re: This is scary

Hey jetboat you were right the Camy's only came in dedicated sorry as far as the filler being in front I guess it is no different than the Cavi's having them in back. I'm happy with my pick up having it in the bed. Do they have a check valve for rapid decompression?

[Tax Counsel]

Re: This is scary

When I would fuel at the City of Long Beach PD HQ, there was a city-owned Explorer that had the CNG fueling valve under the hood. They had to open the hood every time they took on fuel....

[John Mitton]

Re: This is scary

Under hood sure prevents drive-away hose repairs!

[Tax Counsel]

Re: This is scary

Yes, it does. No need for breakaway hoses under those circumstances.

Prior to the City selling out to CE, I would occasionally run into Mike from time to time. He took very good care of us. Back in 2004 we were buying CNG from the city for 1.38 to 1.58 per GGE.

[cngmike]

Re: This is scary

Thanks for the kind words. I loved my job in those days. Every one of the customers were my customers and their happiness was important.

This is what CE is missing.