Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorous-containing compounds useful as antiwear additive components, lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising such compounds, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines.

Abstract: The invention discloses a lubricating grease with thixotropy and a preparation method thereof. The lubricating grease comprises a polyurea/high base number calcium sulfonate composite thickener, colloidally dispersed calcium carbonate solid particles in the form of calcite, a calcium borate or calcium borate composite, and a calcium soap of fatty acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms. The above components are uniformly dispersed in an oil phase medium. The content of high base number calcium sulfonate in the lubricating grease is less than 22 wt %, and the lubricating grease has a worked cone penetration of 295 or less.

Abstract: A composition obtained by reacting an O,O?-dialkyldithiophosphoric acid with a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or a hydroxyalkyl methacrylate, and reacting the product thereof with a dialkylphosphite provides good antiwear protection.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition and method of operating a boosted internal combustion engine. The lubricating oil composition includes greater than 50 wt. % of a base oil of lubricating viscosity, calcium, nitrogen, molybdenum and boron. The weight ratio of Ca:N (ppm/ppm) in the lubricating oil composition is greater than 1.3 to less than 3.0, the weight ratio of Ca:Mo (ppm/ppm) in the lubricating oil composition is greater than 6.7 to less than 56.3, and the weight ratio of Ca:B (ppm/ppm) in the lubricating oil composition is greater than 5.0 to less than 9.8. The lubricating oil composition does not contain added magnesium from a magnesium-containing detergent. The lubricating oil composition is resistant to deposit formation in the boosted internal combustion engine, as shown by its ability to ensure a TCO Temperature Increase of less than 9.0% as measured using the 2015 version of the General Motors dexos1® Turbocharger Coking Test.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions comprising a base oil, one or more antioxidants selected from a group consisting of N-?-naphthyl-N-phenylamine antioxidants and diphenylamine antioxidants; and a sulfur-containing additive comprising up to seven carbon atoms exhibit outstanding oxidative stability and non-corrosion properties. The N-?-naphthyl-N-phenylamine antioxidants plus diphenylamine antioxidants in total may be present from about 0.2 wt % to about 0.8 wt %, based on the total weight of the lubricant composition. The sulfur provided by the sulfur-containing additive may be present from about 50 ppm to about 1000 ppm by weight, based on the total weight of the lubricant composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to phosphorous-containing compounds useful as antiwear additive components, lubricant additive compositions and lubricant compositions each comprising such compounds, methods for making and using the same, including methods of lubricating machines and machine parts and methods of extending the useful life of elastomeric seal components of such machines.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a dialkyl sulfide which can effectively form a metal sulfide film on a metal surface even in a low-temperature environment, has excellent storage stability, and is suitable as an extreme-pressure additive. The present invention provides a dialkyl sulfide represented by general formula (1) below (in the formula, R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group, and n is an integer), wherein the content of a compound having an n value of 1 in the general formula (1) is 10.

Abstract: A composition obtained by reacting an O,O?-dialkyldithiophosphoric acid with a hydroxyalkyl acrylate or a hydroxyalkyl methacrylate, and reacting the product thereof with a dialkylphosphite provides good antiwear protection.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition, a method of reducing low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) in a direct-injected spark-ignited internal combustion engine, and a use of a lubricant composition to reduce LSPI events in such an engine. Preferably, the composition comprises a detergent package comprising a borated calcium detergent, wherein the detergent package provides a calcium content in the composition of at least 0.12 mass %, based on the total mass of the composition, and wherein the borated calcium detergent provides a boron content in the composition of at least 100 ppmm, based on the total mass of the composition. Optionally, the composition comprises a first detergent comprising a calcium detergent, and a second detergent comprising a borated calcium detergent.

Abstract: The lubricating oil composition of the present invention contains, together with a base oil, a viscosity index improver (A) including a comb-shaped polymer (A1), a detergent dispersant (B) including an alkali metal borate (B1) and an organometallic compound (B2) containing a metal atom selected from an alkali metal atom and an alkaline earth metal atom, and a friction modifier (C) including a molybdenum-containing friction modifier, with the total content of an alkali metal atom and an alkaline earth metal atom being 2,000 mass ppm or less. The lubricating oil composition of the present invention has excellent detergency, fuel saving properties, and LSPI-preventing properties.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines is disclosed. The composition exhibits a lower coefficient of friction and improved cleaning properties without causing a deterioration in thermal and oxidation stability.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition containing a lubricating base oil and on the basis of the total mass of the composition, (A) a boron-containing ashless dispersant in an amount of 100 to 500 ppm by mass as boron, (B) a phosphorous additive in an amount of 300 to 800 ppm by mass as phosphorus, (C) an amide- and/or imide-based friction modifier in an amount of 1 to 4 percent by mass, and (D) an alkali metal- and/or alkaline earth metal-based detergent in an amount of 100 to 300 ppm by mass as metal, and having a 40° C. kinematic viscosity of 30 mm2/s or lower is provided. The lubricating oil composition, which has a low viscosity to improve fuel efficiency, also has superior anti-wear, anti-seizure, and anti-shattering properties, even when the composition is degraded by oxidation or by the elution of compounds from sealing materials after long term use.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition includes: a lubricating base oil; a component (A) that is a metal detergent having a base value of less than 100 mgKOH/g; a component (B) that is a metal detergent having a base value of 100 mgKOH/g or more; a component (C) that is a tertiary amine represented by a formula (1) below, in which R1 is a hydrocarbon group having 4 carbon atoms or more, and R2 and R3 each are a hydrocarbon group having 4 carbon atoms or less; and a component (D) that is at least one of acid phosphate and acid phosphite.

Abstract: An overbased calcium sulfonate grease composition and method of manufacture comprising added alkali metal hydroxide alone or in combination with (a) calcium hydroxyapatite and/or added calcium carbonate used as calcium containing bases for reacting with complexing acids) and/or (b) at least one delay period between the addition of water as a converting agent and addition of a portion of a non-aqueous converting agent. A delay period may involve the period of time it takes to adjust the temperature of the mixture, a period of time during which the mixture is held at a temperature or within a range of temperatures, and multiples and any combination thereof. These calcium sulfonate greases have improved thickener yield and high dropping points compared to greases made without added alkali metal hydroxide and delay between the additions of water and a non-aqueous converting agent, particularly when a poor quality overbased calcium sulfonate is used.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an overbased calcium sulfonate grease comprising a reduced amount of overbased calcium sulfonate, water and at least one non-aqueous converting agent, where at least a portion of the non-aqueous converting agent is added after one or more delay periods relative to the addition of the water. A delay period may involve the period of time it takes to adjust the temperature of the mixture, a period of time during which the mixture is held at a temperature or within a range of temperatures, and multiples and any combination thereof. These calcium sulfonate greases have improved thickener yield and high dropping points compared to greases of substantially similar composition made without a delay between the additions of water and a non-aqueous converting agent, particularly when a poor quality overbased calcium sulfonate is used.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a lubricant composition including: at least one base oil; and at least two glycerol esters E1 and E2, ester E1 being an ester of glycerol and of a C12-C26 carboxylic acid and ester E2 being an ester of glycerol and of a C4-C10 carboxylic acid. The lubricant composition has good friction properties, and the use thereof promotes fuel savings.

Abstract: A lubricant composition of an oil of lubricating viscosity; an esterified copolymer with a backbone comprising units derived from (i) an ?-olefin monomer of at least about 6 carbon atoms and (ii) an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid in a mole ratio of 1:3 to 3:1; and a polymer comprising olefin monomer units of 3 to 5 carbon atoms, wherein at least 50 percent by weight of such units contain fewer than 6 carbon atoms and wherein less than 5 percent by weight of such units are ethylene monomer units; exhibits good power transfer efficiency and elastohydrodynamic film thickness.

Abstract: Copolymers of alpha-olefins are generally disclosed, including methods of making such copolymers. In some embodiments, copolymers of alpha-olefins and certain unsaturated ester compounds are also disclosed, including methods of making such copolymers. Lubricant compositions including copolymers of alpha-olefins are also disclosed, as well as methods of using such compositions in certain lubricant applications.

Abstract: A method for improving fuel efficiency and reducing frictional properties, while maintaining or improving deposit control, in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and a combination of (i) a friction modifier mixture and (ii) a detergent, as a minor component. Fuel efficiency and friction reduction properties are improved and deposit control is maintained or improved as compared to friction reduction properties and deposit control achieved using a lubricating engine oil containing a minor component other than the combination of the friction modifier mixture and detergent. A lubricating engine oil having a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and a combination of (i) a friction modifier mixture and (ii) a detergent, as a minor component.

Abstract: This disclosed invention relates to a maleinated ester derivative derived from an unsaturated linear aliphatic carboxylic acid methyl ester, maleic anhydride, and a monohydric alcohol. Lubricants and functional fluids containing the maleinated esters are disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosed invention relates to a maleinated ester derivative derived from an unsaturated linear aliphatic carboxylic acid methyl ester, maleic anhydride, and a monohydric alcohol. Lubricants and functional fluids containing the maleinated esters are disclosed.

Abstract: An overbased calcium sulfonate grease composition comprising a reduced amount of overbased calcium sulfonate, calcium hydroxyapatite, base oil, one or more converting agents, and one or more complexing acids if a complex grease is desired. The calcium sulfonate grease composition improves thickener yield and expected high temperature utility as demonstrated by dropping point. A method of making the composition comprising the steps of mixing the calcium sulfonate and base oil, adding the calcium carbonate either before or after conversion, adding one or more converting agents, and adding one or more complexing acids. All or a portion of one or more of the complexing acids may be added with or prior to the one or more converting agents.

Abstract: A wet friction clutch—lubricant system wherein a wet friction clutch having a cellulose—based friction lining having a surface coating of silica based particles, or a device including such a clutch, is lubricated with a lubricant composition a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity and minor effective amounts of performance enhancing additives including (a) ashless dispersant; (b) organic phosphorus compound and (c) borated detergents; and optionally, (d) an auxiliary friction modifier.

Abstract: An overbased calcium sulfonate grease composition comprising a reduced amount of overbased calcium sulfonate, added calcium carbonate, base oil, one or more converting agents, and one or more complexing acids if a complex grease is desired. The calcium sulfonate grease composition improves thickener yield and expected high temperature utility as demonstrated by dropping point. The calcium carbonate may be used to react with complexing acids when making a complex grease, such that the addition of calcium oxide or calcium hydroxide is not required. A method of making the composition comprising the steps of mixing the overbased calcium sulfonate and base oil, adding the calcium carbonate, adding one or more converting agents, and adding one or more complexing acids. All or a portion of one or more of the complexing acids may be added with or prior to the one or more converting agents.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for improving properties of protection against spalling of transmission lubricating compositions containing sulphur-containing and sulfur-phosphorous compounds comprising a step for adding into the initial transmission lubricating composition, compounds (c) reducing by at least 5% the active sulfur mass content, as measured by the ASTM D1662 standard, in the final composition.

Abstract: A particular gear oil composition is provided that contains (A) a base oil, (B) an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer, (C) a sulfur-containing compound, (D) an organomolybdenum compound and (E) a phosphorus-containing compound, which is excellent in extreme pressure properties, shear stability and wear resistance, and is excellent in fuel saving properties.

Abstract: A continuous process with increased production throughput of a high dropping point lithium complex grease composition comprising the steps of heating a mixture of a C12 to C24 hydroxy fatty acid or a C12 to C24 hydroxy fatty acid ester, an aqueous solution of lithium base and at least one base oil at an elevated temperature; removal of volatiles (i.e., water and methanol, etc.) in a dehydration zone; and transferring the mixture to a recycle line wherein additives, a borated additive and at least one base oil are added to afford a formulated grease composition.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for improving one or more of the control of deposit formation and friction in an engine lubricated using a lubricating oil comprising a base oil and additives by employing as the additive the necessary combination of a borated hydroxyl saturated hydrocarbyl ester amide-amine mixture, zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate, and metal salicylate detergent, the deposit formation and friction being improved as compared to a lubricating oil containing the borated hydroxyl saturated hydrocarbyl ester amide-amine mixture, zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate and a detergent other than metal salicylate, such as metal phosphate and/or metal sulfonate.

Abstract: The lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines of the present invention contains a base oil, a thioheterocyclic compound represented by the following formula (I) (R1)k—(S)mAS-(S)n—(R2)l ??(I) (wherein As represents a thioheterocycle; each of R1 and R2 represents a hydrogen atom, an amino group, a C1 to C50 hydrocarbyl group selected from among an alkyl group, a cycloalkyl group, an alkenyl group, a cycloalkenyl group, and an aryl group, or, in the case of a hydrocarbyl group, a C1 to C50 heteroatom-containing group having an atom selected from among an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, and a sulfur atom, in the hydrocarbyl group; and each of k, l, m, and n is an integer of 0 to 5), and an aminoalcohol compound having, in the molecule thereof, one or more amino groups and one or more hydroxyl groups, wherein the composition has a phosphorus content (P mass %) and a sulfated ash content (M mass %), based on the total amount of the composition, satisfying any of the following conditions A to C: c

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing a dispersant, a corrosion inhibitor and an antioxidant. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an N-substituted malimide, and (b) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential.

Abstract: A waste gas combustion method that includes providing a combustible fuel source, in which the combustible fuel source is composed of at least methane and siloxane gas. A sodium source or magnesium source is mixed with the combustible fuel source. Combustion of the siloxane gas of the combustible fuel source produces a silicon containing product. The sodium source or magnesium source reacts with the silicon containing product to provide a sodium containing glass or sodium containing silicate, or a magnesium containing silicate. By producing the sodium containing glass or sodium containing silicate, or the magnesium containing silicate, or magnesium source for precipitating particulate silica instead of hard coating, the method may reduce or eliminate the formation of silica deposits within the combustion chamber and the exhaust components of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines which can reduce sufficiently the friction under mixed lubricating conditions and is excellent in fuel saving properties. The lubricating oil composition comprises (A) a base oil having a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 2 to 8 mm2/s and an aromatic content of 10 percent by mass or less, (B) a metallic detergent having a metal ratio of 1.01 to 3.3 overbased with an alkaline earth metal borate, and (C) an organic molybdenum compound with a molybdenum concentration of 0.01 to 0.2 percent by mass on the basis of the total mass of the composition, and having a 100° C. HTHS viscosity of 5.5 mPa·s or lower.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition that is a lubricating oil composition with a 150° C. HTHS viscosity of less than 2.6 mPa·s and can be reduced sufficiently in the 40° C. kinematic viscosity, 100° C. kinematic viscosity and 100° C. HTHS viscosity and suppress the increase of the friction coefficient in a boundary lubrication region and has excellent fuel saving properties. The lubricating oil composition comprises a lubricating base oil with a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 1 to 5 mm2/s; (A) a viscosity index improver with a weight average molecular weight of 400,000 or less and a PSSI of 20 or less; (B) an overbasic metallic detergent with a metal ratio of 3.4 or less; and (C) a friction modifier, and having a 150° C. HTHS viscosity of lower than 2.6 mPa·s.

Abstract: Low viscosity functional fluids are described which comprises methoxy polyethylene glycol. The fluids are particularly well-suited for use as DOT 4 brake fluids and provide high ERBP, WERBP, low kinematic viscosity and low SBR volume % increase.

Abstract: A composition of an oil-soluble ionic detergent that does not contribute metal ions to the composition, and which comprises a quaternary non-metallic pnictogen cation and an organic anion having at least one hydrocarbyl group of sufficient length to impart oil solubility to the detergent, the detergent having a total base number (TBN) to total acid number (TAN) ratio of at least 2:1 imparts ash-free basicity to a lubricant composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engines which includes a boronated imide-based dispersant, or the boronated imide-based dispersant and a non-boronated imide-based dispersant, in which a boron content (B % by mass) derived from the boronated imide-based dispersant and a nitrogen content (N % by mass) derived from the boronated imide-based dispersant or derived from the boronated imide-based dispersant and the non-boronated imide-based dispersant satisfy the following formula (I): N?B+0.05 (I); and a phosphorus content (P % by mass) and a content of a metal component (M % by mass) derived from a metallic detergent on the basis of a total amount of the composition satisfy any of the following requirements A to C: A: P<0.03 and M<0.05; B: P<0.03 and 0.05?M?0.12; and C: 0.03?P?0.06 and M<0.05.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra-low SAPS lubricating oil composition comprising: an oil of lubricating viscosity; a borated dispersant supplying at least 500 ppm boron to said lubricating oil composition; an ashless peroxide decomposer present at a treat rate of from about 0.4 to 5.0 wt %; a metal deactivator wherein the metal deactivator is present at a treat rate of greater than 0.08 wt %; wherein said lubricating oil composition contains less than 1000 ppm sulfur, less than 300 ppm phosphorus and less than 0.25 wt % sulfated ash.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising a major amount of base oil and a minor amount of an additive package, wherein the additive package comprises (A) a friction modifier component selected from: (a) one or more a reaction products of an alcohol with a compound of the formula IV: wherein R is a linear or branched, saturated, unsaturated, or partially saturated hydrocarbyl group having about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms; and (b) one or more compounds of the Formulae II-III: wherein R is as defined above and R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-C18hydrocarbyl groups, and C1-C18hydrocarbyl groups containing one or more heteroatoms; and wherein R is as defined above; and X is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium cation and n is the valence of cation X; and (B) at least one dispersant.

Abstract: Provided is a lubricating oil composition comprising: (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) one or more borated alkaline earth metal alkyltoluene sulfonate detergents; wherein the lubricating oil composition comprises no more than about 0.20 wt. % of phosphorus and no more than about 0.50 wt. % of sulfur.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having greater than 400 ppm of boron, based upon the total mass of the composition; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having at least about 1100 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of less than or equal to about 4:1.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a sulfur content of up to about 0.4 wt. % and a sulfated ash content of up to about 0.5 wt. % as determined by ASTM D874 is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable boron-containing compound having no more than about 600 ppm of boron, based upon the total mass of the composition; and (c) at least one oil-soluble or dispersed oil-stable molybdenum-containing compound having no more than about 800 ppm of molybdenum, based upon the total mass of the composition; wherein the lubricating oil composition has a ratio of sulfur to molybdenum of about 5:1 to about 500:1.

Abstract: A waste gas combustion method that includes providing a combustible fuel source, in which the combustible fuel source is composed of at least methane and siloxane gas. A sodium source or magnesium source is mixed with the combustible fuel source. Combustion of the siloxane gas of the combustible fuel source produces a silicon containing product. The sodium source or magnesium source reacts with the silicon containing product to provide a sodium containing glass or sodium containing silicate, or a magnesium containing silicate. By producing the sodium containing glass or sodium containing silicate, or the magnesium containing silicate, or magnesium source for precipitating particulate silica instead of hard coating, the method may reduce or eliminate the formation of silica deposits within the combustion chamber and the exhaust components of the internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A low viscosity functional fluid composition or brake fluid, exhibiting a dry equilibrium reflux boiling point (ERBP) of at least 260° C. and/or a wet equilibrium reflux boiling point (WERBP) of at least 180° C., comprising (A) from 15 to 90% of alkoxy glycol borate esters [R1—O—(CH2CH2—O)n]3B, wherein R1 is a C1- to C8-alkyl radical and n has a value of from 2 to 6, (B) from 5 to 80% of alkoxy glycol components R2—O—(CH2CH2—O)m—H, wherein R2 is a C1- to C8-alkyl radical and m has a value of from 2 to 6, (C) from 0.1 to 10% of an additive package comprising additives with corrosion inhibition action, wherein at least one of the additives contained in the additive package is selected from alkylamine ethoxylates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an additive composition that contains the combination of two specific types of antioxidants with one or more of four specific types of dispersants in a Group II and/or Group III base oil-containing lubricating composition. The lubricating composition of the present invention provides improved cleanliness in steam and gas turbine systems. The invention further relates to the process to make the novel additive composition and its use in industrial fluids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, and (b) an oil soluble compound with a >N—R—N< group, wherein R may be a hydrocarbylene group. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) a polymer derived from greater than 50 wt % or more of a non-diene monomer, wherein the polymer has a weight average molecular weight of about 2000 to about 200,000, and wherein the polymer has a shear stability index of about 0 to about 25; (b) a phosphorus-containing acid, salt, or ester; (c) an extreme pressure agent, other than a phosphorus-containing acid, salt, or ester; and (d) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides a method for lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: Compositions comprise first antioxidants and first additives, such as, a surface additives, performance enhancing additives and lubricant protective additives and optionally second additives and/or second antioxidants. The compositions are useful to improve lubricants, lubricant oils and other lubricant materials. The compositions and methods generally provide longer shelf lives, increased oxidative resistance, improved quality and/or enhanced performance to lubricants or lubricant oils.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) a borated phospholipid, (b) an amine salt of a phosphoric acid ester, and (c) an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition for lubricating a limited slip differential.

Abstract: A functional fluid comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, and an oil soluble amount of glycerol carbonate or an oil soluble amount of a borated glycerol.