Automotive gas oil, or AGO for short, is a petroleum-based fuel that has been specifically formulated for use in automotive diesel engines. The fuel was designed to offer a number of benefits, including improved performance, enhanced fuel economy, and reduced emissions.
AGO is manufactured by blending various hydrocarbons together in order to create a fuel with the desired properties. The hydrocarbons used in the production of AGO include straight-run gas oils, vacuum gas oils, and residual fuel oils. Each of these components plays a role in determining the overall quality of the finished product.
Straight-run gas oils are obtained from the initial distillation of crude oil. These oils have a low viscosity and are relatively low in density. They are typically used in AGO formulations to provide lubricity and improve cold flow properties.
Vacuum gas oils are produced through the vacuum distillation of heavy residues, such as atmospheric residue oils and vacuum residue oils. These oils are characterized by their high viscosity and high density, which make them ideal for use as a thickening agent in AGO.
Residual fuel oils are the heaviest fraction of petroleum and are obtained through the vacuum distillation process.
