If your vehicle runs on compressed natural gas, you’ll need to fill up at a CNG fueling station. Although they look similar to a traditional gasoline or diesel fueling station, the CNG fueling process is different. Check out the steps below to ensure that you are fueling your fleet properly.

Take precautions.

Before you begin fueling, it’s important that you take certain precautions. You should always turn your vehicle off while at the pump, and you should also put out all smoking devices and materials away from the fueling station. Although CNG is safe, you don’t want to take any risks. In addition, you should always locate the emergency stop button before fueling. This way, if a problem does arise, you can diffuse the situation quickly.

Remove the cap.

Your vehicle has a dust cap on the fueling receptacle in order to prevent dirt and debris from getting inside. In order to begin fueling, you must first remove the dust cap from your fueling receptacle.

Choose the nozzle.

There may be a few different nozzle options for you to choose from at the fueling station. Make sure that you choose the correct nozzle for your specific vehicle. Failure to do this can cause fueling problems.

Fuel.

To begin fueling with traditional nozzles, you need to retract the sleeve on the nozzle and push the connector into the fueling receptacle. Lift the dispenser handle to begin fueling. You may notice short pauses—this is normal. Fueling will automatically stop when the target pressure for the tank has been reached. There may also be a pistol-grip-style nozzle. This is similar to a regular gasoline or diesel pump, and it works the same way.

Finish.

To remove the nozzle from the fueling receptacle, pull the sleeve back. You will then need to return the fuel nozzle to the dispenser and place your dust cover back onto your receptacle.

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