Abstract: Middle distillate fuels may be treated to improve storage stability by addition of, as additive, an acrylate polymer containing moieties derived from an N-heterocyclic amine such as 4-vinyl pyridine or the enamine ester of morpholine and propionaldehyde.

Abstract: A novel oil-soluble polyether diamine compound, a concentrate comprising the compound dissolved in a hydrocarbon solvent, and a haze-free, deposit-resistant and ORI-inhibited motor fuel composition comprising the compound is described. Motor fuel compositions comprising the novel polyether diamine compound of the instant invention are haze-free and improve ORI control and carbonaceous deposit inhibition in motor fuels. Motor fuel compositions of the instant invention may optionally comprise a polyolefin polymer/copolymer component having a molecular weight range of about 500-3500.

Abstract: An oxidation and corrosion resistant diesel engine lubricant composition, particularly useful in marine and railway diesel engines, comprises a major amount of a base hydrocarbon lubricating oil and from 0.1-5.0 weight percent of a reaction product additive which is the reaction product of a dibasic acid anhydride, a polyoxyalkylene diamine, and a heterocyclic azole.

Abstract: A motor fuel composition which inhibits engine ORI and intake valve deposit formation and sticking comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons boiling in the range of 90.degree. F.-450.degree. F. and (I) the reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted dibasic acid anhydride and a polyoxyalkylene diamine; (II) a polymeric component which is a polyolefin polymer, copolymer, or the corresponding aminated or hydrogenated polymer or copolymer, or mixtures thereof, of a C.sub.2 -C.sub.10 hydrocarbon; (III) a polyalkylene glycol having a molecular weight in the range of 500-2000; and (IV) a lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: Additives formed by reaction of polyacids such as 1,3,6-hexane tricarboxylic acid and polyisobutenyl succinimide of a polyamine are effective in improving the storage stability of middle distillate fuels.

Abstract: A motor fuel composition which inhibits engine ORI and resists engine deposit formation comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons boiling in the range of 90.degree. F.-450.degree. F. and the reaction product of an alkyl-substituted phenol, an aldehyde, and a polyoxyalkylene diamine.

Abstract: A method of predetermining the exact weight ratio of the reactants to produce a product and maintain the weight ratio of the reactants to obtain a maximum yield of the product. The method combines weight ratio measurement with infrared absorbance measurements to determine the maximum yield of an alkenyl succinimide product.

Abstract: Fuel oils and lubricants of improved properties contain ethylene-propylene copolymers bearing units derived from N-vinyl pyrrolidone and phenothiazine.

Abstract: Fuel oils and lubricants of improved properties contain ethylene-propylene copolymers bearing units derived from N-vinyl pyrrolidone and phenothiazine.

Abstract: A motor fuel composition which inhibits engine ORI comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons boiling in the range of 90.degree. F.-450.degree. F. and the reaction product of one or more substituted or unsubstituted aliphatic carboxylic acids, including acyl-containing aliphatic carboxylic acids, and a polyoxyalkylene diamine.

Abstract: A motor fuel composition which inhibits engine ORI and resists engine deposit formation comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons boiling in the range of 90.degree. F.-450.degree. F. and the reaction product of a dibasic acid anhydride, a polyoxyalkylene diamine, and a heterocyclic azole.

Abstract: Alkyl substituted or unsubstituted, bicyclic keto acids may be prepared by cyclizing unsaturated, cyclic dicarboxylic acid anhydrides in the presence of a strong Bronsted acid catalyst. The products may be useful as corrosion inhibitors in alcohol fuels and as intermediates in petroleum, pharmaceutical and additive manufacture.

Abstract: ORI-inhibited and deposit-resistant motor fuel composition comprises a mixture of hydrocarbons boiling in the range of 90.degree. F.-450.degree. F. and (I) the reaction product of a dibasic acid anhydride, a polyoxyalkylene diamine, and a hydrocarbyl polyamine; and (II) a mixture comprising polyisobutylene ethylene diamine and polyisobutylene in a hydrocarbon solvent. Motor fuel compositions of the instant invention show improved ORI control and valve deposit control in comparison with typical commercial fuel compositions.

Abstract: This invention provides a gear oil lubricant composition which comprises(a) a major portion of a gear lubricating oil, and(b) a minor amount of, as a friction modifying agent, a reaction product of hydrocarbon-substituted amine, a dibasic acid anhydride and a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic azole compound.

Abstract: Fuel oils and lubricants of improved properties contain ethylene-propylene copolymers bearing units derived fron N-vinyl pyrrolidone and phenothiazine.

Abstract: A novel gasoline-soluble reaction product, a concentrate comprising the reaction product dissolved in a hydrocarbon solvent, and a haze-free, deposit-resistant and ORI-inhibited motor fuel composition comprising the reaction product is described. The reaction product is obtained by reacting a dibasic acid anhydride, a novel diamine containing block copolymers with polyoxyalkylene backbones, and a hydrocarbyl polyamine. Motor fuel compositions containing the reaction product additive of the instant invention are haze-free and show improved deposit-resistance and ORI control in comparison with motor fuels without the reaction product. Motor fuel compositions of the instant invention may optionally comprise a polyolefin polymer/copolymer component having a molecular weight range of about 500-3500.

Abstract: An oxidation and corrosion resistant diesel engine lubricant composition, particularly useful in marine and railway diesel engines, comprises a major amount of a base hydrocarbon lubricating oil and from 0.1-5.0 weight percent of a reaction product additive which is the reaction product of an N-acyl sarcosine and a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic azole.

Abstract: Diesel oil of improved color stability contains a phosphosulfurized polyisobutylene which is hydrolyzed and ethoxylated; a rare earth metal; and an oxygenated compound.

Abstract: Diesel fuel oil of improved color stability containing a bis-nitrogen heterocyclic diester, a rare earth metal and an oxygenated compound.

Abstract: An oxidation and corrosion resistant diesel engine lubricant composition, particularly useful in marine and railway diesel engines, comprises a major amount of a base hydrocarbon lubricating oil and from 0.1-5.0 weight percent of a reaction product additive which is the reaction product obtained by first reacting a hydroxybenzoic acid and a polyoxyalkylene polyol to form an ester, and thereafter reacting the ester with an aldehyde or ketone and a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic azole to produce the final reaction product.