Abstract: A method for forming in-situ a fluorinated organic compound or polymer film from the friction-induced reaction of an organic material, such as zinc dialkyldithiophosphate (ZDDP), and a fluoridated material, such as iron fluoride (FeF3) on or in proximity to a wear surface substrate. Also disclosed is a method for producing a lubricated wear surface by frictionally reacting an organic material and a fluoridated material near a wear surface, where the reaction product is a fluorinated organic compound bonded to the wear surface.

Abstract: A process and method for manufacturing an improved engine oil comprising mixing ferric fluoride with ZDDP to form an additive mixture, heating the additive mixture to at least 125° C. for at least 4 hours to produce a pre-reacted mixture, and adding the pre-reacted mixture to a fully formulated engine oil not containing ZDDP. Also disclosed is an engine oil prepared by a process comprising mixing catalyst with ZDDP to form an additive mixture, heating the additive mixture to about 60° C. to produce a pre-reacted additive mixture, and adding the pre-reacted additive mixture to a fully formulated engine oil not containing ZDDP.