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Saturday, September 27, 2008

Balik kampung time...

It's a festive season once again, as in Malaysia, we're blessed with 3 or 4 major festivities such as Chinese New Year, Deepavali, Hari Raya and Christmas and no matter what your religion is, festive season is the moment where we all celebrate the unique situation that not really happened in other part of the world.

NGV user having enjoyed the saving part of using compressed natural gas as an alternative fuel, surely, would want to still using it when travelling back to our kampung or urban 'kampung'. Unfortunately for us, there's no where we can show off our huge gas tank at the back of our car. Speaking with, almost all NGV refuelling station located around Klang Valley.

Here is the list from Petronas on where about of the stations but it still not updated. I noticed several newly opened stations were not listed in there.

Check out NGV stations. It's worth to print out and put it in your dashboard.

I had experienced on our journey back to my kampung in Perak. I filled up the gas tank together with my petrol tank. I filled up at NGV station near Selayang. I drove all the way north and let the gas run dry. Caution, when the gas ran out, the power cut almost immediately, you must direct your car to the emergency lane on the highway. Be be prepare when the indicator light turned red.

Anyway, I managed to drive it just after the old Jelapang tol plaza on the way up climbing the steep slope. I drove around 180 km on a single full tank journey whicwas about a little bit more than RM 10.00. What a drive. That the interesting part to tell anybody who's willing to ask or interested.

The non-intersting part was it's only one way. Continuing the journey to and back from kampung was on petrol. So, the saving is only partial but at least it helps.

So, to all fellow NGV user, filled up your gas tank and enjoy the saving albeit half way. Happy holiday and safe driving.


Happy Hari Raya Aidil Fitri to all muslims and to all non-muslims, enjoy the long holidays and indulge yourself in the festive moods.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Refueling your NGV...manners

Refueling compressed natural gas (CNG) is a litte bit different from refueling petrol. It takes about twice the time taken to fuel up your tank gas. Adds up to waiting several cars especially behind those taxis, easily it takes 10 to 15 minutes.

Acknowledge this, efficiency of operator with the help the car owner is quite crucial. As most of NGV user are male; it should not be a problem for a little help to speed up time.

Roughly I listed several things that should be in practice i.e unwritten rules:

1) Release your hood while waiting, so that when it comes to your turn, the operator can open it straight away. Some taxis even open the hood which I would not prefer as you will drive your car through small opening in between the hood.

2) When you reached the refueling station, go out and open the hood, if the operator is busy on others. It's fine if the operator is not so busy, he can do it for you. Cut the crap. Throw your ego away. It's after all, the cheapest fuel at hugely subsidize price of 68 sen per litre. So, you in it because you are not bother mixing around with those who need it.

3)Sometimes, when you open your hood, the operator will get the hose and start refueling.

4) If still no operator available, go grab that hose. Press that 'START' button or switch. Then, latch it to your inlet valve and turn on the switch. That it, easy.Relax and watch for the meter. Prepare your money and some loose change.

5)After your gas tank fully filled, the operator will unhook it. Now, you hand in your money and you can close your hood. You wait for your change and off you go. I normally reset my speedometer, so I know when exactly I have to refuel.

6) If not operator available, unhook it yourself, close your hood and hand in your payment.

p.s
This guide is intended for some user which new to NGV. It's not trying to ridicule anybody. After all, even when you refueling using petrol, you have to do everything by your own. It not an issue actually. Just to make life easier for us and everybody. "Happy Driving".

Friday, September 5, 2008

This is whacky..


Are you afraid of ghosts? Well, afraid no more. Look at this Thai's commercial. It's so funny. Well, it's a kind of truth that ghosts exist in the dark. In light, we aren't afraid of anything...

Mobile DJ


Nothing on the radio to satisfy you. You wish for a DJ to cheer up your day. The answer may be here. Call Olaf. He may not be so busy to come to your house in his Mobile DJ and entertain you. Nice one Olaf.

A portable car...

From this to...this one.

Car in the suitcase. Or rather a small mini tricycle. It's such a novelty thing to have. No specific uses but if you have extra cash then why not. But it's not available in the market.

I rather go for a fold-bicycle.

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Thursday, September 4, 2008

This sounds like a different kind of fun...

Roller coaster always associated with high speed, high adrenalin kind of fun. Those who are afraid of trying roller coaster, FEAR NOT! You can still enjoy roller coaster in Japan, but in a different kind of approach. PEDAL-POWERED ROLLER COASTER.It may sound dull but I guess it shared the same thrill you got when you on board the conventional roller coaster. Just look at the track if you don't believe it. Just hop in and cycle it. The best thing, you'll enjoy the experience and at the end of the track, I'm sure you'll pretty exhausted. What a good way to exercise and having fun in the same time.


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