Abstract: Antifoam compositions for functional fluids contain antifoam agents comprising perfluoropolyether compounds (PFPE). An automatic transmission fluid is provided containing the antifoam composition in a lubricating base oil, along with conventional additives such as antiwear agents. Automobile transmissions are provided that contain an automatic transmission fluid containing the new antifoam compositions. In a further embodiment, methods are provided for reducing foam in an engine oil or unwanted noise in an automobile transmission during operation, comprising lubricating the engine or transmission with a lubricating fluid containing the antifoam compositions of the invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 12, 2003
Date of Patent:
August 8, 2006
Assignee:
General Motors Corporation
Inventors:
Reuben Sarkar, Brent D. Calcut, Thomas J. Chapaton, Marie-Christine G. Jones