Abstract: In the field of lubricating compositions for motor vehicles, there is disclosed a lubricating composition of a grade according to the SAEJ300 classification defined by the formula (X) W (Y) wherein X represents 0 or 5 and Y represents an integer ranging from 4 to 20. This lubricating composition includes at least one polyalphaolefinic oil (PAO), from 10 to 80% by weight of the composition of at least one oil of group V and at least one comb polymer. Also isclosed is the use of this lubricating composition for improving the Fuel Eco (FE) of a lubricant or for reducing the fuel consumption of an engine, in particular a motor vehicle engine, notably a motor of a hybrid vehicle.

Abstract: A dispersant includes the reaction product of an amine and at least one equivalent of glycidyl ether where the amine is selected from a group consisting of aminoethylpiperazine, bis(2-(piperazin-1-yl)ethyl)amine, 4,4?-methylenebiscyclohexylamine, m-xylenediamine, diethylenetriamine, and triethylenetetramine and where the glycidyl ether has the structure (A), where R is selected from aromatic carbon chains, non-aromatic carbon chains and polyalkylene glycol groups. The dispersant is useful in a lubricant with a base oil for increasing soot dispersibility of the lubricant.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an additive package for a lubricant composition that provides improved fluoropolymer compatibility. The additive package comprises a halide seal compatibility additive and a second seal compatibility additive. The disclosure is also directed to a lubricant composition comprising a base oil, a halide seal compatibility additive, and a second seal compatibility additive. The halide seal compatibility and the second seal compatibility additive improves the fluoropolymer seal compatibility of the resultant lubricant composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) a compound selected from the group consisting of: (i) an ester-containing heterocycle; (ii) an amide-containing heterocycle; and (iii) a pyrimidine, wherein the ester-containing heterocycle and the amide-containing heterocycle have a hydrocarbyl group containing 6 to 40 carbon atoms. The invention further provides for a method of supplying an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.

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 lubricant composition comprising from 75 to 95 percent by weight polyalphaolefin base oil; and from 7.5 to 25 percent by weight oil soluble polyalkylene glycol (OSP) additive, wherein the polyalkylene glycol has a viscosity at 40° C. from 15 cSt to 50 cSt and comprises units derived from propylene oxide and units derived from butylene oxide; wherein the lubricant composition exhibits a four ball EP weld load result of at least 160 kg and an air release value at 75° C. of less than 3 minutes is provided.

Abstract: Provided herein is a medium speed diesel engine crankcase lubricating oil composition comprising: (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) 0.15 to 2.0 weight percent of a silver lubricity borated fatty acid ester additive. Also provided is a method for reducing silver bearing wear and friction in medium speed diesel engines comprising lubricating said engine with said lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: An electrorheological composition has corrosion-inhibiting properties and contains at least one organic ionic compound as an electrolyte. Also disclosed are methods for the production thereof and the use thereof.

Abstract: A slurry composition for use as a lubricant and/or a stable suspension medium to suspend inert organic or inorganic particles which is an aqueous or polar solvent carrier containing gel particles as a lubricating and suspending agent for inert organic or inorganic particles. The composition can contain inorganic salts to provide additional electrostatic repulsion.

Abstract: An ionic compound is represented by formula (1): AM(OY1)(OY2)(OY3)(OY4). A is a group 1 element. M is a group 13 element. Y1 is one selected from an oligoalkylene ether group, an oligoalkylene thioether group, and an oligoalkylene amino group and includes an electron donating group on carbon that is located in one of ?-? positions with respect to oxygen atom adjacent to M. Y2, Y3, and Y4 are the same each other or different from each other or cross-linked to each other. Y2, Y3, and Y4 are each any one of an alkyl group, an alkyl group with a fluorinated terminal, an aryl group, and one selected from the group consisting of an oligoalkylene ether group, an oligoalkylene thioether group, and an oligoalkylene amino group and including an electron donating group on carbon that is located in one of ?-? positions with respect to oxygen atom adjacent to M.

Abstract: Disclosed are lubricating oil compositions comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and a tetra-functional hydrolyzable silane compound of the general formula Si—X4 or hydrolysis product thereof, wherein X is independently selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, acyloxy, amino, monoalkyl amino and dialkyl amino.

Abstract: There is disclosed a lubricating composition comprising a first base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. ranging from about 3.5 cSt to about 6 cSt; and a second high viscosity base oil having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. ranging from about 6 cSt to about 17 cSt.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising a major amount of a GTL lubricating base oil and a friction modifier consisting essentially of oil soluble fatty acid esters of a polyol. Such lubricating compositions have reductions in their friction coefficients that are greater than similar compositions formulated with Group III or PAO base oils.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting and lubricating suspension composition containing gelatinous particles for cutting hard and brittle material with a wire saw. The composition contains an in situ partially neutralized polyelectrolyte and a glycol which suspends abrasive particles used in the cutting operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a polyalkylmethacrylate polymer to improve the air release of a functional fluid.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, an alkaline earth metal borated sulfonate detergent, and, optionally, a molybdenum-containing compound, wherein the lubricating oil composition comprises no more than 0.12 wt % phosphorus and the amount of sulfated ash in the lubricating oil is not more than 1.25 wt %.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition of the invention includes a lubricant base oil of which kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. is 1 to 5 mm2/s; and at least one component selected from an olefin copolymer (OCP) and a poly-?-olefin (PAO) of which kinematic viscosity at 100° C. is 20 to 2000 mm2/s, a kinematic viscosity of the lubricating oil composition at 100 degrees C. being 8 mm2/s or less and viscosity index thereof being 155 or more.

Abstract: Nanoparticles comprising molybdenum, methods of manufacturing nanoparticles comprising molybdenum, and nanotechnology applications of nanoparticles comprising molybdenum, such as electronics, optical devices, photonics, reagents for fine chemical synthesis, pigments and catalysts, are provided.

Abstract: This invention encompasses a lubricating oil composition contaminated with at least about 0.3 wt % of a biodiesel fuel or a decomposition product thereof, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition, comprising: a. a major amount of base oil of lubricating viscosity; and b. a diarylamine compound, wherein, the amount of the diarylamine compound is at least about 0.1 wt. %, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition. Methods of using the lubricating oil compositions are also described.

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising following ingredients (a) and (b) is disclosed.