Abstract: A transmission fluid composition contains a major amount of a lubricating oil basestock, and a minor amount of an additive package comprising: (i) a mixture comprising two or more phosphites and/or phosphates; (ii) one or more thioester compounds; (iii) a detergent comprising calcium salicylate; and (iv) a poly(alkylene amine)-based ashless dispersant endcapped with metallocene-catalyzed PAO arms. Such a transmission fluid may be used for controlling/reducing wear in at least partially electrically-powered transmissions and/or for cooling/insulating electrical/electronic components of at least partially electrically-powered drivetrains.

Abstract: A transmission fluid composition contains a major amount of a lubricating oil basestock, and a minor amount of an additive package comprising: (i) a mixture comprising two or more phosphites and/or phosphates; (ii) one or more thioester compounds; (iii) a detergent comprising calcium salicylate; and (iv) a poly(alkylene amine)-based ashless dispersant endcapped with metallocene-catalyzed PAO arms. Such a transmission fluid may be used for controlling/reducing wear in at least partially electrically-powered transmissions and/or for cooling/insulating electrical/electronic components of at least partially electrically-powered drivetrains.

Abstract: Automotive transmission fluid compositions are provided having improved power transmission properties through the presence therein of certain defined additives, which increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle during operation. The invention further provides a process for the manufacture of such transmission fluid compositions, a method of improving the energy efficiency of a transmission, and an additive concentrate for a transmission fluid.

Abstract: A power transmitting fluid comprises a major amount of a lubricating oil and a minor amount of an additive composition. The additive composition comprises: (a) a friction modifier of the formula: (b) an oil-soluble phosphorus compound; and, (c) an ashless dispersant; wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different and represent linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl groups having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. Z represents a polyoxyalkylene segment or a polyalkoxylated alkyl amine segment. The friction modifiers provide the fluid with improved fluoroelastomer seal compatibility and enhanced copper corrosion compatibility.

Abstract: A power transmitting fluid comprises a major amount of a lubricating oil and a minor amount of an additive composition. The additive composition comprises: (a) a friction modifier of the formula: (b) an oil-soluble phosphorus compound; and, (c) an ashless dispersant; wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different and represent linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl groups having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. Z represents a polyoxyalkylene segment or a polyalkoxylated alkyl amine segment. The friction modifiers provide the fluid with improved fluoroelastomer seal compatibility and enhanced copper corrosion compatibility.

Abstract: A power transmitting fluid comprises a major amount of a lubricating oil and a minor amount of an additive composition. The additive composition comprises: (a) a friction modifier of the formula: (b) an oil-soluble phosphorus compound; and, (c) an ashless dispersant; wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different and represent linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl groups having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. Z represents a polyoxyalkylene segment or a polyalkoxylated alkyl amine segment. The friction modifiers provide the fluid with improved fluoroelastomer seal compatibility and enhanced copper corrosion compatibility.

Abstract: A vehicle transmission incorporating a wet clutch, said clutch being lubricated by a transmission fluid containing a major amount of a lubricating oil and a minor amount of an additive composition including: (i) a compound of structure (I): wherein a is an integer from 1 to 10 and R is a hydrocarbon group made by the metallocene-catalysed polymerisation of an alphaolefin feedstock, said feedstock being 1-octene, 1-decene, 1-dodecene or any mixture thereof; (ii) a friction modifier; and (iii) an oil-soluble phosphorus compound.

Abstract: A method of determining the compatibility of a lubricating fluid with an energized electrical or electronic component comprises: (a) contacting a test apparatus with the fluid; (b) applying an electrical current to the test apparatus; and (c) monitoring the current flow through the test apparatus over time. The test apparatus includes at least one pair of conductors separated by an insulator that does not extend across the whole of the opposing surfaces of the conductors. The electrical current is applied across the pair of conductors. Also described is a device for performing the method, a method of selecting a lubricant and a lubricant so selected.

Abstract: A wet friction clutch—lubricant system wherein a wet friction clutch having a cellulose—based friction lining having a surface coating of silica based particles, or a device including such a clutch, is lubricated with a lubricant composition a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity and minor effective amounts of performance enhancing additives including (a) ashless dispersant; (b) organic phosphorus compound and (c) borated detergents; and optionally, (d) an auxiliary friction modifier.

Abstract: A power transmitting fluid comprises a major amount of a lubricating oil and a minor amount of an additive composition. The additive composition comprises: (a) a friction modifier of the formula: (b) an oil-soluble phosphorus compound; and, (c) an ashless dispersant; wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different and represent linear or branched, saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbyl groups having from 8 to 20 carbon atoms. Z represents a polyoxyalkylene segment or a polyalkoxylated alkyl amine segment. The friction modifiers provide the fluid with improved fluoroelastomer seal compatibility and enhanced copper corrosion compatibility.

Abstract: A method of determining the compatibility of a lubricating fluid with an energized electrical or electronic component comprises: (a) contacting a test apparatus with the fluid; (b) applying an electrical current to the test apparatus; and (c) monitoring the current flow through the test apparatus over time. The test apparatus includes at least one pair of conductors separated by an insulator that does not extend across the whole of the opposing surfaces of the conductors. The electrical current is applied across the pair of conductors. Also described is a device for performing the method, a method of selecting a lubricant and a lubricant so selected.

Abstract: Transmission fluid compositions are provided having improved power transmission properties through the presence therein of certain defined additives, which increase the energy efficiency of the transmission during operation. The invention further provides a process for the manufacture of such transmission fluid compositions, a method of improving the energy efficiency of a transmission, and an additive concentrate for a transmission fluid.

Abstract: Automotive transmission fluid compositions are provided having improved power transmission properties through the presence therein of certain defined additives, which increase the fuel efficiency of the vehicle during operation. The invention further provides a process for the manufacture of such transmission fluid compositions, a method of improving the energy efficiency of a transmission, and an additive concentrate for a transmission fluid.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of increasing the dynamic coefficient of friction in an oil-lubricated friction clutch by using a lubricating oil containing at least one specific copolymer, the presence of which develops higher dynamic friction levels in the clutch.

Abstract: A method for improving the fuel economy of an automobile is disclosed. The method involves lubricating an automotive transmission system with a lubricant composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) a viscosity modifying polymer comprising linear polymers characterized by the formula: D?-PA-D?; and star polymers characterized by the formula: (D?-PA-D?)n-X; wherein D?, PA, D? are polymer blocks as defined herein; and (c) a performance additive package.

Abstract: Reaction products of maleic and/or succinic acids or anhydrides and primary aliphatic amines are disclosed as effective in reducing the static friction in power transmission fluids.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions having excellent friction stability comprise a base lubricating oil, an oil soluble source of phosphorus and a defined polyalkylene polyamine-based friction modifier that has been reacted with a borating agent to convert at least one secondary amine group into the corresponding boric acid ester or boric acid salt.

Abstract: A wet friction clutch—lubricant system wherein a wet friction clutch having a cellulose—based friction lining having a surface coating of silica based particles, or a device including such a clutch, is lubricated with a lubricant composition a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity and minor effective amounts of performance enhancing additives including (a) ashless dispersant; (b) organic phosphorus compound and (c) borated detergents; and optionally, (d) an auxiliary friction modifier.

Abstract: A wet friction clutch-lubricant system wherein a wet friction clutch having a cellulose-based friction lining, or a device including such a clutch, is lubricated with a lubricant composition a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity and minor effective amounts of performance enhancing additives including (a) one or more ashless dispersant; (b) one or more organic phosphorus compound and (c) one or more sodium salt of an organic acid; and optionally, (d) an auxiliary friction modifier.

Abstract: Reaction products of maleic and/or succinic acids or anhydrides and primary aliphatic amines are disclosed as effective in reducing the static friction in power transmission fluids.