Abstract: This invention relates to a low-viscosity lubricating oil and functional fluid compositions, comprising: a major amount of an oil having a kinematic viscosity of up to about 4 cST at 100.degree. C.; and a minor antiwear amount of(A) a compound represented by the formulaR.sup.1 R.sup.2 N--C(X)S--(CR.sup.3 R.sup.4).sub.a Z (A-I)wherein in Formula (A-I), R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 are independently hydrogen or hydrocarbyl groups, provided that at least one of R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 is a hydrocarbyl group; X is O or S; a is zero, 1 or 2; and Z is a hydrocarbyl group, a hetero group, a hydroxy hydrocarbyl group, an activating group, or a --(S).sub.b C(X)--NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 group wherein b is zero, 1 or 2; provide that when a is 2, Z is an activating group; and when a is zero, Z can be an ammonium, amine or metal cation. In one embodiment this composition further comprises (B) a phosphorus compound.

Abstract: Adjustable dampers using electrorheological (ER) fluids comprise one or more annular ER fluid transfer ducts in fluid communication with fluid chambers on opposite sides of the damper pistons. Each duct has one or more contoured surfaces or bands along a portion of the length of one or both walls of the ducts providing one or more annular constricted working areas through which the ER fluid is forced when displaced by movement of the pistons. By selectively applying a voltage/electric field across the primary working areas, the flow resistance of the ER fluid passing through the primary working area is increased which increases the damping force of the dampers.

Abstract: A process of preparing an overbased composition by the reaction of oil soluble organic acids with oxides or hydroxides of, e.g., zinc, copper, cadmium, transition metals, etc. to form a salt. Additional oxides or hydroxides are added along with boric acid and promoters. These overbased metal borates are useful in lubricating oils and fuels.