Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a star polymer and (c) a substantially linear polymer with a weight average molecular weight of 45,000 or less. The invention further provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device, typically a manual transmission with the lubricating composition. The invention further provides for the use of the lubricating composition to provide a number of benefits including lower operating temperatures and fuel economy.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a star polymer and (c) a substantially linear polymer with a weight average molecular weight of 45,000 or less. The invention further provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device, typically a manual transmission with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising: (a) a base oil; (b) an acid ester of phosphoric acid of formula (I), where R.sub.1 is a monovalent organic group containing from 3 to 30 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is hydrogen or a monovalent organic group containing from 3 to 30 carbon atoms and (c) a phosphonate ester of formula (II), where R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are independently monovalent organic groups containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and R.sub.5 is a monovalent organic group containing from 4 to 30, preferably 10 to 24 carbon atoms, the amounts of (b) and (c) being sufficient to improve the frictional properties is disclosed.