Abstract: A lubricating composition that has improved air release characteristics is based on a lubricating base oil comprising an oil or mixture of oils derived from waxy hydrocarbons produced in an F-T synthesis process. The composition is substantially free of a viscoelastic fluid having a shear stress greater than 11 kPa and a viscosity greater than 30 cSt at 100° C. It is further characterized as entraining less than 1.7% air in 2 minutes and having an air release rate greater than 0.3%/min. when measured at 50° C. by ASTM D 3427.

Abstract: The air release rate of lubricating compositions is significantly enhanced when the composition is formulated with one or more vinyl aromatic-olefin block copolymers that forms a micelle-like structure in the oil. Compositions having the specified copolymers retain less than about 2.5% air after 1 min. at 50° C. when tested by ASTM D 3427.

Abstract: The present invention relates to formulated lubricant oils derived from a highly paraffinic basestock. The lubricating oils of the present invention achieve the extremely stringent viscosity requirements of SAE “0W” crossgraded engine oils and demonstrate an excellent combination of low-temperature performance and biodegradability not achievable by other formulations derived from other classes of basestocks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a viscosity index improving lubricant additive which comprises an olefinic oligomer of about 2,000 to about 20,000 number average molecular weight having a viscosity of 75 to about 3,000 cSt at 100° C. and a hydrocarbyl aromatic which contains at least about 5% of its weight from aromatic moieties having a viscosity of about 3 to about 50 cSt at 100° C. where the weight ratio of hydrocarbyl aromatic component to olefin oligomer is from about 1:2 to about 50:1. In another aspect, the invention provides for a lubricating oil composition comprising a base oil and the instant viscosity index improving additive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fully formulated lubicants comprising poly ?-olefins (PAOs), prepared from a mixed ?-olefin feed, which exhibit superior Noack volatility at low pour points, and methods for preparing the fully formulated lubricants. The fully formulated lubricants include PAOs that include mixtures of 1-decene and 1-dodecene. The PAOs may be prepared by polymerization/oligomerization using an alcohol promoted BF3 in conjunction with a combination of co-catalysts.

Abstract: This invention relates to base stocks and base oils that exhibit an unexpected combination of high viscosity index (130 or greater) and a ratio of measured-to-theoretical high-shear/low-temperature viscosity at −30C or lower and the methods of making them. Specifically, the present invention relates to low-volatility/low-viscosity lubricant base stocks, lubricant base stocks and base oils, formulated lubricant compositions or functional fluids comprising these base stocks and methods of making them. More particularly, this invention relates to lubricant compositions of low-temperature flow capability and low viscosity for passenger car motor lubricants of SAE 0W-XX grade (where XX=40 or lower), methods for optimizing fuel economy using the same, and methods or processes to produce them.

Abstract: This invention relates to functional fluids incorporating base stocks and base oils that exhibit an unexpected combination of high viscosity index (130 or greater) and a ratio of measured-to-theoretical high-shear/low-temperature viscosity at −30C or lower, and the methods of making them. Specifically, the present invention relates to low-volatility/low-viscosity functional fluids comprising novel base stocks, with particular performance advantages in lubricating materials under high thermal stress, and methods to produce them.

Abstract: High performance engine oils and other liquid lubricants comprise a liquid lubricant basestock of low viscosity from 1.5 to 12 cSt (100C) with two dissolved polymer components of differing molecular weights. The basestock is preferably a single PAO or blend of PAOs with a co-basestock component which is preferably an ester or an alkylated aromatic of comparable viscosity. The lower molecular weight polymer is highly viscoelastic in character and is preferably an HVI-PAO; this component in the lubricant which provides unexpectedly high film thickness and unexpectedly good wear protection under conditions where the second, higher molecular weight polymer may lose some or all of its thickening power. The use of the highly viscoelastic low molecular weight polymer in combination with the higher molecular weight thickener enables the production of very widely cross-graded engine oils, especially oils with a low temperature grading of 0W or better.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; about 0.05 to about 5 weight percent of an organo molybdenum compound; and about 0.1 to about 12 weight percent of a borated polyisobutenyl mono- and bis-succinimide wherein the polyisobutenyl group has a molecular weight (Mn) from about 500 to about 2300.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fully formulated lubicants comprising poly &agr;-olefins (PAOs), prepared from a mixed &agr;-olefin feed, which exhibit superior Noack volatility at low pour points, and methods for preparing the fully formulated lubricants. The fully formulated lubricants include PAOs that include mixtures of 1-decene and 1-dodecene. The PAOs may be prepared by polymerization/oligomerization using an alcohol promoted BF3 in conjunction with a combination of co-catalysts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a viscosity index improving lubricant additive which comprises an olefinic oligomer of about 2,000 to about 20,000 number average molecular weight having a viscosity of 75 to about 3,000 cSt at 100° C. and a hydrocarbyl aromatic which contains at least about 5% of its weight from aromatic moieties having a viscosity of about 3 to about 50 cSt at 100° C. where the weight ratio of hydrocarbyl aromatic component to olefin oligomer is from about 1:2 to about 50:1. In another aspect, the invention provides for a lubricating oil composition comprising a base oil and the instant viscosity index improving additive.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a detergent additive for lubricating oil compositions comprising at least two of low, medium, and high TBN detergents. Preferably the detergent is a calcium salicylate. The present invention also concerns lubricating oil compositions comprising such detergents, and at least one of Group II base stock, Group III base stock, or wax isomerate base stock.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a lubricating oil composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity; about 0.05 to about 5 weight percent of an organo molybdenum compound; and about 0.1 to about 12 weight percent of a borated polyisobutenyl mono- and bis-succinimide wherein the polyisobutenyl group has a molecular weight (Mn) from about 500 to about 2300.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a detergent additive for lubricating oil compositions comprising at least two of low, medium, and high TBN detergents. Preferably the detergent is a calcium salicylate. The present invention also concerns lubricating oil compositions comprising such detergents, and at least one of Group II base stock, Group III base stock, or wax isomerate base stock.

Abstract: The present invention concerns friction reducers for use in lubricating oil compositions which comprise certain groups of aromatic compounds, esters, narrow mixtures of base stocks, and/or amorphous polymers such as amorphous olefin copolymers. These compositions can provide substantial reductions in the coefficient of friction and fuel economy improving benefits when admixed to lubricating oils without deleterious effects such as instability, undesirable high viscosities and deposits. In one aspect of the invention, pentaerythritol esters and optionally triol esters are added to lubricating oil compositions to provide reduced friction and improved fuel economy. In a second aspect of the invention, similar results are obtained by adding hydrocarbyl aromatics to a lubricating oil composition containing one or more of Groups II and III base stock. In a third aspect, the invention concerns a lubricating oil composition comprising an amorphous olefin copolymer and one or more of Groups II and III base stocks.

Abstract: The present invention concerns friction reducers for use in lubricating oil compositions which comprise certain groups of aromatic compounds, esters, narrow mixtures of base stocks, and/or amorphous polymers such as amorphous olefin copolymers. These compositions can provide substantial reductions in the coefficient of friction and fuel economy improving benefits when admixed to lubricating oils without deleterious effects such as instability, undesirable high viscosities and deposits. In one aspect of the invention, pentaerythritol esters and optionally triol esters are added to lubricating oil compositions to provide reduced friction and improved fuel economy. In a second aspect of the invention, similar results are obtained by adding hydrocarbyl aromatics to a lubricating oil composition containing one or more of Groups II and III base stock. In a third aspect, the invention concerns a lubricating oil composition comprising an amorphous olefin copolymer and one or more of Groups II and III base stocks.

Abstract: The present invention concerns friction reducers for use in lubricating oil compositions which comprise certain groups of aromatic compounds, esters, narrow mixtures of base stocks, and/or amorphous polymers such as amorphous olefin copolymers. These compositions can provide substantial reductions in the coefficient of function and fuel economy improving benefits when admixed to lubricating oils without deleterious effects such as instability, undesirable high viscosities and deposits. In one aspect of the invention, pentaerythritol esters and optionally triol esters are added to lubricating oil compositions to provide reduced friction and improved fuel economy. In a second aspect of the invention, similar results are obtained by adding hydrocarbyl aromatics to a lubricating oil composition containing one or more of Groups II and III base stock. In a third aspect, the invention concerns a lubricating oil composition comprising an amorphous olefin copolymer and one or more of Groups II and III base stocks.

Abstract: The present invention concerns friction reducers for use in lubricating oil compositions which comprise certain groups of aromatic compounds, esters, narrow mixtures of base stocks, and/or amorphous polymers such as amorphous olefin copolymers. These compositions can provide substantial reductions in the coefficient of friction and fuel economy improving benefits when admixed to lubricating oils without deleterious effects such as instability, undesirable high viscosities and deposits. In one aspect of the invention, pentaerythritol esters and optionally triol esters are added to lubricating oil compositions to provide reduced friction and improved fuel economy. In a second aspect of the invention, similar results are obtained by adding hydrocarbyl aromatics to a lubricating oil composition containing one or more of Groups II and III base stock. In a third aspect, the invention concerns a lubricating oil composition comprising an amorphous olefin copolymer and one or more of Groups II and III base stocks.

Abstract: The present invention concerns friction reducers for use in lubricating oil compositions which comprise certain groups of aromatic compounds, esters, narrow mixtures of base stocks, and/or amorphous polymers such as amorphous olefin copolymers. These compositions can provide substantial reductions in the coefficient of friction and fuel economy improving benefits when admixed to lubricating oils without deleterious effects such as instability, undesirable high viscosities and deposits. In one aspect of the invention, pentaerythritol esters and optionally triol esters are added to lubricating oil compositions to provide reduced friction and improved fuel economy. In a second aspect of the invention, similar results are obtained by adding hydrocarbyl aromatics to a lubricating oil composition containing one or more of Groups II and III base stock. In a third aspect, the invention concerns a lubricating oil composition comprising an amorphous olefin copolymer and one or more of Groups II and III base stocks.

Abstract: The present invention provides a viscosity index improving lubricant additive which comprises an olefinic oligomer of about 2,000 to about 20,000 number average molecular weight having a viscosity of 75 to about 3,000 cSt at 100° C. and a hydrocarbyl aromatic which contains at least about 5% of its weight from aromatic moieties having a viscosity of about 3 to about 50 cSt at 100° C. where the weight ratio of hydrocarbyl aromatic component to olefin oligomer is from about 1:2 to about 50:1. In another aspect, the invention provides for a lubricating oil composition comprising a base oil and the instant viscosity index improving additive.