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: 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: Disclosed herein is a lubricating oil composition comprising a) major amount of a base oil of lubricating viscosity; b) from about 0.1 to 10 wt % of an overbased alkaline earth metal alkyl aryl sulfonate detergent having a total base number (TBN) of about 25 to 500; c) from about 0.02 to 10 wt % of a oxymolybdenum-containing complex of a nitrogen-containing compound; d) from about 0.1 to 5 wt % of a friction modifier; and e) from about 0.2 to 10 wt % of an antioxidant selected from the group consisting of a diphenylamine type, a sulfurized ester-containing compound and mixtures thereof; wherein the total concentration of the oxymolybdenum-containing complex and antioxidant must be at least 1.3 wt %, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition and wherein the phosphorus content of the total lubricating oil composition is 0.08 wt % or less, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: Provided herein are lubricating oil compositions comprising a major amount of a base oil, at least one oil-soluble molybdenum compound and a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate compound, wherein the molybdenum content derived from the molybdenum compound is at least 10 ppm based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition and the phosphorus content derived from the zinc dialkyldithiophosphate compound is about 200 to 500 ppm based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition. The lubricating oil composition can further comprise at least one additive. Methods of making and using the lubricating oil compositions are also described.

Abstract: This invention encompasses lubricating oil compositions comprising a base oil, a biodiesel fuel and a detergent. The detergent can be a metal phenate detergent such as alkaline metal phenates. The lubricating oil compositions can further comprise at least one antiwear agent such as zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compounds. Methods of making and using the lubricating oil compositions are also described.

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 400 ppm of boron; 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: Provided herein are lubricating oil compositions for high performance engines comprising a Group III base oil and a combination of ester base stocks, wherein the combination comprises (i) an ester base stock having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of about 2-10 cSt, (ii) an ester base stock having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of about 10 to 50 cSt, and (iii) an ester base stock having a kinematic viscosity at 100° C. of greater than about 100 cSt. The lubricating oil composition can further comprise at least one additive. Methods of making and using the lubricating oil compositions are also described.

Abstract: Provided herein are lubricating oil compositions comprising a major amount of a base oil, at least one oil-soluble molybdenum compound and a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate compound, wherein the molybdenum content derived from the molybdenum compound is at least 10 ppm based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition and the phosphorus content derived from the zinc dialkyldithiophosphate compound is about 200 to 500 ppm based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition. The lubricating oil composition can further comprise at least one additive. Methods of making and using the lubricating oil compositions are also described.

Abstract: This invention encompasses lubricating oil compositions comprising a base oil, a biodiesel fuel and a detergent. The detergent can be a metal phenate detergent such as alkaline metal phenates. The lubricating oil compositions can further comprise at least one antiwear agent such as zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compounds. Methods of making and using the lubricating oil compositions are also described.

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: The present invention provides a low phosphorus lubricating oil composition containing a mixture of zinc dithiophosphates in a certain ratio surprisingly yields improved lead corrosion. The synergistic combination of mixed zinc dithiophosphates containing a zinc primary dialkyl dithiophosphate, zinc secondary dialkyl dithiophosphate and zinc diaryl dithiophosphate in a respective ratio, based on the phosphorus content, of the zinc primary dialkyl dithiphosphate to zinc secondary dialkyl dithiophosphate from about 2:1 to about 1:2 and the ratio of the mixture of zinc primary dialkyl dithiophosphate and zinc secondary dialkyl dithiophosphate to zinc diaryl dithiophosphate from about 6:1 to about 1:1. When used in a lubricating oil composition having a total phosphorus content less than about 0.06 wt %, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition to lubricate internal combustion engines. The mixture of zinc dithiophosphates greatly reduces lead corrosion.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in internal combustion engines lubricated with a low phosphorous content lubricating oil. The lubricant compositions of this invention comprise a synergistic combination of a dispersed, hydrated, alkali metal borate and at least one phosphorous-containing compound wherein the total phosphorous employed in the composition is no more than about 0.08 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in heavy-duty diesel engines. The lubricant compositions disclosed herein comprise a combination of an anti-wear effective amount of a dispersed, hydrated alkali metal borate, a neutral sulfonate and an overbased detergent composition.

Abstract: Oil compositions and formulated crankcase engine oils demonstrate improved fuel economy performance when comprising an overbased sulfonate detergent having a total base number greater than about 450 and which contain at least one other additive which includes a succinimide type dispersant. Methods for improving fuel economy employing such high TBN sulfonates and engine oil formulations and concentrates containing such are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in heavy-duty diesel engines. The lubricant compositions disclosed herein comprise a combination of an anti-wear effective amount of a dispersed, hydrated alkali metal borate, a neutral sulfonate and an overbased detergent composition.

Abstract: Oil compositions and formulated crankcase engine oils demonstrate improved fuel economy performance when comprising an overbased sulfonate detergent having a total base number greater than about 450 and which contain at least one other additive which includes a succinimide type dispersant. Methods for improving fuel economy employing such high TBN sulfonates and engine oil formulations and concentrates containing such are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in internal combustion engines lubricated with a low phosphorous content lubricating oil. The lubricant compositions of this invention comprise a synergistic combination of a dispersed, hydrated, alkali metal borate and at least one phosphorous-containing compound wherein the total phosphorous employed in the composition is no more than about 0.08 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in internal combustion engines lubricated with a low phosphorus content lubricating oil. The lubricant compositions of this invention comprise a synergistic combination of a complex of a molybdenum/nitrogen containing compound and at least one phosphorus-containing compound wherein the total phosphorus employed in the composition is no more than about 0.06 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.