Is the Honda Civic GX run on CNG?
Honda Civic GX. The Honda Civic GX was the only car factory-built to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) in the U.S. available to non-fleet customers. The GX was based on the Honda Civic and available for fleet sales in all 50 states in the US.
How much does a CNG filter cost on a Honda GX?
On the 2006 and newer Civic GX, the low pressure CNG filter is much more expensive, $253.80 at Majestic Honda which is 30% off retail price. I’m not sure why a fuel filter cost so much, but changing it every 10-15k miles will eat up a lot of the maintenance savings typically afforded by natural gas combustion.
Where can I buy a Honda Civic GX?
The GX was based on the Honda Civic and available for fleet sales in all 50 states in the US. It was previously available for retail sales in four states ( California, New York, Utah and Oklahoma ), but later was made available to retail consumers in 35 states throughout the U.S.
Can a Dodge Ram Van 96 CNG go bad?
I had a dodge ram van 96 cng with 150,000 miles and no cng problems, I got rid of it to get a more fuel efficient gx, maybe that was the wrong decision. The refueling receptacle can go bad. The receptacle in my 2001 GX was changed out by the dealer during warranty because the original owner complained of smelling gas.
Is the Honda Civic GX a natural gas car?
When we tested the Civic GX, Honda was promoting a convenient home refueling system called Phill. But at this time, Honda does not recommended home refueling “because of moisture and other contaminants inherent in some natural gas supplies.”
How much does a Honda Civic GX CNG filter cost?
Look underneath the car and identify this valve. It may still be red. Make sure that it wasn’t turned off for shipping purposes. On the 2006 and newer Civic GX, the low pressure CNG filter is much more expensive, $253.80 at Majestic Honda which is 30% off retail price.
When was the last year the Honda Civic CNG was made?
The last model year for the Civic CNG was 2015. The company said it had sold about 16,000 natural-gas vehicles since the model was introduced, mainly to taxi and commercial fleets.
Is the Honda Civic GX eligible for HOV access?
The GX qualifies for high-occupancy vehicle lane (HOV) access in California, Arizona, Utah, and other states. Home refueling is available for the GX with the addition of the Phill Home Refueling Appliance. This unit attaches to a home or commercial natural gas source, and compresses the gas into the car’s tank through an attached hose.