Auto gas is the term generally used for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), when it is used for the propulsion of road vehicles. LPG provides high quality energy for Civil, industrial, handicraft, agricultural and motor use. It is obtained as a by-product of the distillation of oil from crude oil . Chemically it is a name given to a mixture of Propane and Butane . Physically, it is a gas at room temperature and compresses into a liquid at reasonable temperatures and pressures and hence the name Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is in this form that it is pumped into the car tank It is produced in large quantities in India and the world over, a surplus of approximately 4 million tones per annum is currently available from the North Sea. This surplus is forecast to increase over the next 20 years. Compared to petrol, Auto gas has a higher octane content (according to the RON - research octane number, method) as listed below . The higher octane rating means that the combustion of LPG is smoother and knocking is eliminated.

The combustion of Auto gas is smoother as a result of the higher octane content. Unlike other fuels, no additives are required to guarantee high quality. Auto gas contains no lead and is therefore cleaner and leaves no residue. It is actually better than petrol because it reaches the engine in pure gas form with improved combustion resulting and fewer knocking. With modern technology, there is hardly any discharge of carbon monoxide, and compared to petrol and diesel, the exhaust fumes contain less harmful substances. The life of the engine is extended as a result of the absence of acids and carbon deposits. One can safely state that engines on LPG last almost twice than that on Petrol/Gasoline. Less carbon means less fouling of spark plugs and points i.e less wear and tear. The engine oil does not become diluted with a consequential reduction in servicing costs. Unlike diesel, you do not have to adjust your driving style. Cold starting is no problem, engine performance is almost exactly the same as with petrol. There is no spilling when filling your tank and no possibility of theft or pilfering. Engine noise is low and you'll be driving in a more environment-friendly way. The environmental advantages of Auto gas for automotive use are indisputable.

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