Besides the lower emissions our Civic GX enjoys, there's an added bonus -- the refueling experience is much cleaner compared to gasoline-powered cars. There are no liquids spilling at the pump and no ruined shoes. Also, the nozzle is easier to maneuver than the heavier, California-compliant gasoline ones. First-time fillers may feel a bit apprehensive with the different procedure, but it soon becomes as routine as with any other car. It's also convenient that CNG pumps feature a readout that displays how much more you have to fill. Yes, sometimes it'll take longer to refuel, but maybe that'll change someday.
Mark Takahashi, Associate Editor @ 34,960 miles
alex4515 says:
11:23 AM, 10/21/09
I never really have had any issues with spilling gas at the pump. Sure, a drop falls out here and there but it's not a big deal. The worst part is putting your hands on the grimy handle but that same issue would be present with the CNG nozzle. NG vehicles do not seem to be taking hold nearly as well as hybrids or even EVs. What other vehicles are available that run on NG?
kingkhalas says:
11:43 AM, 10/21/09
Any idea if home refueling will become available again for this car?
hybris says:
11:57 AM, 10/21/09
Just wondering how safe is filling up on CNG?
jeepsrt says:
12:53 PM, 10/21/09
I remember filling up my parents car one time, I was 17 and driving, pulled into a gas station to fill up their car with my Mom in the passenger seat. As the gas was being pumped I saw three service guys inside laughing and pointing at our car. When I looked at the pump on the passenger side, gas was pouring out and all over the ground for a good minute at least. These dips**** were laughing at what could have been a fireball of death, but other than that I have not really had any issues getting gas on me.
cah11705 says:
05:47 PM, 10/21/09
I've never really had any gasoline on me issues, but diesel is another story. It is to bad that NG cars aren't so popular because it really is a good idea.