Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-wear compound selected from phosphorus compounds as represented by the following General Formula (2) or metal salts thereof as represented by the following General Formula (3).

Abstract: Dicyclopentadienyl molybdenum crosslinked complexes which can be represented by general formula (1) below are provided, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain these compounds are also provided In this formula X is the element oxygen or the element sulphur, Y is the element oxygen or Y is absent, and R1 to R10 are groups selected individually from the group comprising hydrogen, the methyl group and the ethyl group.

Abstract: A method of operating a diesel engine comprises lubricating the diesel engine with a lubricating composition and using a biofuel as fuel, wherein the lubricating composition comprises a base oil belonging to Group III or Group II of the API base oil categories, from 0.5 to 5% by mass of a phenolic anti-oxidant, and from 0.5 to 5% by mass of an amine-based anti-oxidant, the total content of the anti-oxidants being at least 2% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention provides dicyclopentadienyl molybdenum crosslinked complexes which can be represented by general formula (1) below, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain these compounds. In this formula X is the element oxygen or the element sulphur, Y is the element oxygen or Y is absent, and R1 to R10 are groups selected individually from the group comprising hydrogen, the methyl group and the ethyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel organic molybdenum compounds, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain said compounds. The organic molybdenum compounds can be represented by the general formula (1) which is indicated below, wherein A1 and A2 are heterocyclic rings which may have substituent groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition comprising: a base oil; and a viscosity index improver containing poly(meth)acrylate having hydroxyl groups in the structure and having a hydroxyl value of from 22 to 37.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising a mixture of both a poly-alpha-olefin and an ester compound, the lubricating oil composition having an SAE viscosity grade of 75W-85, satisfying GL-5 in terms of API gear oil designation and having a viscosity index of 160 or more. The above mixture of the poly-alpha-olefin and ester compound is preferably contained in an amount of from 75 to 90 wt % with reference to the total amount of the lubricating oil composition. The poly-alpha-olefin is preferably a mixture of a poly-alpha-olefin having low viscosity of from about 3 to 6 mm2/s at 100° C. and a poly-alpha-olefin having high viscosity of from about 35 to 45 mm2/s at 100° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a molybdenum pentakis-alkylxanthate having general formula (1) which is indicated below. In this formula R1 to R5 each represent a group individually selected from linear chain or branched alkyl groups which have from 1 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides dicyclopentadienyl molybdenum crosslinked complexes which can be represented by general formula (1) below, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain these compounds. In this formula X is the element oxygen or the element sulphur, Y is the element oxygen or Y is absent, and R1 to R10 are groups selected individually from the group comprising hydrogen, the methyl group and the ethyl group.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anti-wear compound selected from phosphorus compounds as represented by the following General Formula (2) or metal salts thereof as represented by the following General Formula (3).

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating composition for use in diesel engines compatible with biofuel, the lubricating composition comprising a base oil belonging to Group III and/or Group II of the API base oil categories, from 0.5 to 5% by mass of a phenolic anti-oxidant and from 0.5 to 5% by mass of an amine-based anti-oxidant, the total content of the anti-oxidants being at least 2% by mass.

Abstract: The present invention provides cyclopentadienyl molybdenum hexa-carbonyl complexes which can be represented by general formula (1) which is indicated below. General Formula (1) In this formula R1 to R10 each individually represent a group selected from the group comprising hydrogen, a methyl group and an ethyl group and may be the same or different.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel organic molybdenum compounds, the use thereof as friction-modifiers and lubricating compositions which contain said compounds. The organic molybdenum compounds can be represented by the general formula (1) which is indicated below, wherein A1 and A2 are heterocyclic rings which may have substituent groups.

Abstract: The present invention provides a molybdenum pentakis-alkylxanthate having general formula (1) which is indicated below. In this formula R1 to R5 each represent a group individually selected from linear chain or branched alkyl groups which have from 1 to 30 carbon atoms.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising a metal dithiophosphate and a poly(meth)acrylate containing a polar hydroxyl group in a base oil.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising a mixture of both a poly-alpha-olefin and an ester compound, the lubricating oil composition having an SAE viscosity grade of 75 W-85, satisfying GL-5 in terms of API gear oil designation and having a viscosity index of 160 or more. The above mixture of the poly-alpha-olefin and ester compound is preferably contained in an amount of from 75 to 90 wt % with reference to the total amount of the lubricating oil composition. The poly-alpha-olefin is preferably a mixture of a poly-alpha-olefin having low viscosity of from about 3 to 6 mm2/s at 100° C. and a poly-alpha-olefin having high viscosity of from about 35 to 45 mm2/s at 100° C.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition, particularly useful for use in gasoline engines, which has superior low fuel consumption properties is provided. A lubricating oil composition contains one or more salicylate-type detergents, one or more ashless friction modifiers and a base oil containing a base oil component having an oil film thickness of 95 nm or less, when measured under conditions of a sliding speed of 4.4 m/s, a Hertz pressure of 0.53 GPa and an oil temperature of 100° C.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition is disclosed containing base oil, oleylamide and one or more ether compounds. A method of lubricating an internal combustion engine is also disclosed.