Abstract: Lubricant compositions comprises a lubricant base oil and one or more compounds resulting the modification of a succinimide represented by formula (1) or (2) wherein R1 and R2 may be the same or different and are each independently a hydrocarbon group having 8 to 30 carbon atoms, R3 and R4 may be the same or different and are each independently a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R5 is hydrogen or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, n is an integer from 1 to 7. The lubricant compositions have a long-lasting anti-shudder property, an enhanced transmission capacity for a wet clutch, and an excellent shifting property.

Abstract: A machine tool is used for machining a workpiece in the presence of a cutting oil composition. The machine tool includes a tool base and a hard carbon coating formed on the tool base. The hard carbon coating has 1 atomic % or less of hydrogen. The cutting oil composition contains a base oil and at least one of an ashless fatty-ester friction modifier and an ashless aliphatic-amine friction modifier.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for internal combustion engine, comprising a lubricating base oil; (A) a triphosphate represented by formula (1) below in an amount of 0.01 to 0.2 percent by mass in terms of phosphorus; (B) succinimide and/or derivative thereof in an amount of 0.01 to 0.3 percent by mass in terms of nitrogen; (C) an alkali metal or alkaline earth metal detergent in an amount of 0.05 to 1 percent by mass in terms of metal; and (D) a phenol-based and/or amine-based anti-oxidants in an amount of 0.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low sulfur, low ash, and low phosphorus oil soluble lubricant additive package comprising an overbased metal phenate. Also included in the present invention are lubricating oils comprising the inventive oil soluble lubricant additive package, as well as machines lubricated by such oils. Several methods for lubricating machinery are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a low sulfur, low ash, and low phosphorus oil soluble lubricant additive package comprising an overbased metal carboxylate. Also included in the present invention are lubricating oils comprising the inventive oil soluble lubricant additive package, as well as machines lubricated by such oils. Several methods for lubricating machinery are also disclosed.

Abstract: A lubricating-grease modifier for addition to and modification of a lubricating grease that is to be present in a driving mechanism of a machine or apparatus and lubricate a driving part of the driving mechanism, the modifier comprising a lubricating resin powder and a water-absorbing resin powder and a high-lubricity grease comprising a solid lubricant, the solid lubricant comprising at least one synthetic resin selected from the group consisting of polyamides, polyimides, high-density polyolefins and polyesters.

Abstract: A low-friction sliding mechanism of the present invention comprises first and second sliding members slidable relative to each other at sliding surfaces thereof and a lubricant being applied to the sliding surfaces of the first and second sliding members. The first and second members are made of a diamond-like carbon material and an iron-based material, respectively, and the lubricant comprises a base oil and at least one of an ashless fatty-ester friction modifier and an ashless aliphatic-amine friction modifier.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition containing in combination an acylating agent substituted with a polymer of an alkene with 6 to 40 carbon atoms and an acylating agent substituted with polyisobutylene provides improved viscometric properties for dispersants used in internal combustion engines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of reducing intake valve deposits in a direct injection engine, the method comprising lubricating the engine with a lubricating oil composition comprising a base oil mixture, the base oil mixture comprising (i) a Group III, a Group IV oil, or a mixture thereof, in combination with (ii) a synthetic ester oil, the weight ratio of (i) to (ii) being from about 0.2:1 to about 6:1.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition which comprises (A) a base oil, (B) calcium salicylate having a base number of 50 to 300 mgKOH/g in an amount of 0.005 to 0.07 percent by mass in terms of calcium, (C) an SP type extreme pressure additive in an amount of 0.005 to 0.07 percent by mass in terms of phosphorous, (D) a specific succinimide compound in an amount of 0.1 to 6 percent by mass, and (E) a boron-containing ashless dispersant in an amount of 0.001 to 0.05 percent by mass in terms of boron, based on the total mass of the composition. The lubricating oil composition can prevent pitching of a transmission, resulting in the extended fatigue life thereof, and exhibits excellent and long-lasting anti-shudder properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hypoid axle bimodal gear lubricant formulation comprising: (a) a base oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) at least one viscosity index improver, (c) a friction modifier, and (d) an antiwear additive; wherein said bimodal gear lubricant formulation produces a gel permeation chromatogram having at least a first peak representative of the base oil and at least a second peak representative of the viscosity index improver, and wherein said base oil has a viscosity at 100° C. in the range of from about 2 centistokes to about 8 centistokes, and wherein said undilute viscosity index improver has a viscosity in the range of from about 600 centistokes to about 45,00 centistokes.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions for internal combustion engines comprises a mineral and/or synthetic base oil, (A) a succinimide-based ashless dispersant in an amount of 0.08 to 0.40 percent by mass in terms of nitrogen, (B) a metallic detergent in an amount of 0.06 to 0.22 percent by mass in terms of metal element, (C) a zinc secondary alkyldithiophosphate in an amount of 0.04 to 0.08 percent by mass in terms of phosphorus, and (D) a phosphorus-containing ashless anti-wear agent in an amount of 0.01 to 0.04 percent by mass in terms of phosphorus and contains sulfated ashes derived from the metal elements in the composition in an amount of 0.3 to 1.0 percent by mass. The lubricating oil compositions are excellent in anti-wear properties and high-temperature detergency although they are decreased in ash content.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of improving elastomer seal compatibility and dispersancy in an internal combustion engine by contacting the elastomer seal in the internal combustion engine with a lubricating oil composition comprising:

Abstract: The disclosed invention relates to a composition comprising a partially dehydrated product made by: (I) reacting (A) a hydrocarbyl substituted succinic acid or anhydride with (B) a polyol, a polyamine, a hydroxyamine, or a mixture of two or more thereof, to form a first intermediate product comprising: an ester, partial ester or mixture thereof when (B) is a polyol; an amide, imide, salt, amide/salt, partial amide or mixture of two or more thereof when (B) is a polyamine; or an ester, partial ester, amide, partial amide, amide/salt, imide, ester/salt, salt or a mixture of two or more thereof when (B) is a hydroxyamine, a mixture of a polyol and a polyamine, a mixture of a polyol and a hydroxyamine, a mixture of a polyamine and a hydroxyamine, or a mixture of a polyol, a polyamine and a hydroxyamine; the hydrocarbyl substituent of said acid or anhydride having an average of about 8 to about 200 carbon atoms; and (II) heating said first intermediate product at an effective temperature to form a second interme

Abstract: A composition suitable for reducing sludge and degradation of elastomer seals in engines comprises an oil of lubrication viscosity and a minor amount of a sludge preventing/seal protecting nitrogen containing dispersant, which is a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acylating agent having a limited amount of low molecular weight substituent; and a polyamine or condensed polyamine containing less than 20 mole percent of polyamine components of 6 or fewer nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: A composition of matter comprising an amine acylated with a hydrocarbyl group substituted carboxylic acylating agent containing an average of from 1.3 to 1.6 groups derived from &agr;,&bgr;-unsaturated carboxylic compounds per {overscore (M)}n of the hydrocarbyl group, wherein the hydrocarbyl group has {overscore (M)}n determined by GPC ranging from 1500 to 3000, the amine comprises polyamine bottoms and said acylated amine has total base number (TBN) ranging from 17 to 35. A method for preparing the composition, lubricating oils containing the composition and, in another embodiment, lubricating oil compositions of this invention further comprising a metal overbased sulfonate detergent.

Abstract: The lubricating compositions of the present invention are designed for use in a four stroke outboard marine engine and contain an oil of lubricating viscosity, an ashless dispersant, a metal detergent, a rust inhibitor system comprising a combination of certain rust inhibitors with an ethoxylated alkyl phenol, a relatively high amount of ZDDP, and an amount of a molybdenum compound sufficient to provide the composition with 15-1,000 ppm by mass of molybdenum. An amount of about 15 ppm to 1,000 ppm by mass of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound has been found to be effective as an antiwear agent in combination with the high levels of ZDDP.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a new low molecular weight branched alkenyl succinic acid derivative that may be prepared by reacting a low molecular weight polyisobutene (PIB) having from about 8 to about 32 carbon atoms, and wherein at least about 50% of the olefinic bonds of the polyisobutene comprises methylvinylidene isomer plus tri-substituted isomer, with an unsaturated acidic reagent and method of making same, resulting in alkenyl succinic acid derivative isomers; and a low molecular weight branched alkenyl succinimide and method of making same.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions containing a major amount of oil of lubricating viscosity, an oil soluble molybdenum compound in an amount providing the composition with from 0.001 to 0.1 mass % molybdenum, an oil soluble copper antioxidant in an amount providing the composition with from 0.001 to 0.02 mass % copper to said composition, and an amount of metal hydrocarbyl dithiophosphate providing the composition with from 100 to 550 ppm phosphorus.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and an additive system comprising (A) from about 0.1 to about 5% by weight of a detergent composition comprising at least two metal overbased compositions wherein said detergent composition consists essentially of (A-1) at least one alkali metal overbased detergent and (A-2) at least one calcium overbased detergent, wherein the ratio of total base number on a per 100 TBN and diluent-free basis contributed by the alkali metal detergent to the total base number contributed by the calcium detergent ranges from about 99.5-20 to about 0.5-80; (B) from about 1 to about 10% by weight of a succinimide dispersant; and (C) from about 0.1 to about 5 % by weight of a metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate of the formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are each, independently, hydrocarbyl groups containing from 3 to 13 carbon atoms, M is a metal and n is an integer equal to the valence of M.

Abstract: A stable, clear water-in-oil emulsion consisting of from about 5 to about 40 wt % aqueous phase and from about 95 to about 60 wt % non-aqueous phase, said aqueous phase being dispersed in said non-aqueous phase in the form of droplets having an average droplet size no greater than about 0.1 &mgr;m, said emulsion comprising at least 60 wt % of an oil selected from fuel oils, lubricating oils and mixtures thereof, from about 5 to about 30 wt % of an emulsifier composition, and the balance to 100 wt % water, wherein said emulsifier composition consists essentially of i) a mixture of C6-C15 alcohol ethoxylates, each comprising from 2 to 12 EO groups, ii) from 0 to about 25 wt % of an emulsifier selected from polyisobutylsuccinimide, a sorbitan ester and mixtures thereof, and iii) from 0 to about 90 wt % of an amine ethoxylate. The microemulsion is useful as a fuel and/or lubricant/coolant.

Abstract: Soot induced kinematic viscosity increase of lubricating oil compositions for diesel engines equipped with EGR systems can be ameliorated by selection of viscosity modifier, lubricating oil flow improvers, detergents and/or dispersants.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in internal combustion engines lubricated with a low phosphorus content lubricating oil. The lubricant compositions of this invention comprise a synergistic combination of a complex of a molybdenum/nitrogen containing compound and at least one phosphorus-containing compound wherein the total phosphorus employed in the composition is no more than about 0.06 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A modified lubricating oil detergent that is the reaction product of an oil soluble detergent comprising an alkali- or alkaline earth metal hydrocarbyl phenate, carboxylate or sulfonate and an &agr;, &bgr;-unsaturated carbonyl compound; and lubricating oil compositions containing a combination of such a modified detergent and a nitrogen-containing dispersant.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and lubricant compositions for reducing wear in internal combustion engines lubricated with a low phosphorus content lubricating oil. The lubricant compositions of this invention comprise a synergistic combination of a complex of a molybdenum/nitrogen containing compound and at least one phosphorus-containing compound wherein the total phosphorus employed in the composition is no more than about 0.06 weight percent based on the total weight of the composition.

Abstract: A lubricant having improved rust protection and demulsibility has a specific balance of an ashless dispersant and a rust inhibitor additive combination comprising a metallic and ashless rust inhibitor.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for automatic transmission comprises a base oil having a pour point of −25° C. or lower and a kinematic viscosity of 2 to 7 mm2/s at 100° C., (A) a over-based calcium sulfonate having a total base number of 300 to 500 mg KOH/g, (B) a succinimide having boron atom and/or a succinimide having no boron atom, which are substituted with a hydrocarbon group (an alkyl groups or alkenyl groups having an average molecular weight of 1,000 to 3,500), and, and (C) a phosphorous acid ester-based compound, each in a specific amount. The composition has a great statical friction coefficient (&mgr;s), an excellent transmission torque capacity and a friction characteristic having a &mgr; ratio of 1 or smaller, exhibiting excellent resistance to transmission shock on clutching.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for reducing wear and metal fatigue during high temperature operation of a gear set, which method comprises operating the gear set with a dispersed hydrated sodium borate composition.

Abstract: An additive formulation comprising one or more ec-treated dispersants, borated dispersants, and a dispersed aromatic dicarboxylic acid corrosion inhibitor; a dispersant inhibitor package comprising one or more ec-treated dispersants, borated dispersants, and a dispersed aromatic dicarboxylic acid corrosion inhibitor; a lubricating oil comprising said dispersant inhibitor package; and a method for lubricating engines.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions comprises a lubricant base oil and one or more compounds resulting the modification of a succinimide represented by formula (1) or (2) 1

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition employable in combination with a low sulfur content fuel oil is preferably composed of a base oil having a sulfur content of at most 0.2 wt. %, an ashless dispersant comprising an alkenyl- or alkyl-succinimide or a derivative thereof, a metal-containing detergent containing an organic acid metal salt, a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate, a zinc dialkylaryldithiophosphate, and an oxidation inhibitor selected from the group consisting of a phenol compound, an amine compound, and a molybdenum-containing compound, wherein a ratio of the phosphorus content of the zinc dialkyldithiophosphate to the phosphorus content of the zinc dialkylaryldithiophosphate is in the range of 20:1 to 2:1.

Abstract: A low-phosphorus lubricant comprises: an oil of lubricating viscosity; a nitrogen-containing and a nitrogen-free dispersant; a metal dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate; and a hydrocarbyl-substituted carboxylic acid derivative, the ratio of the dispersants being such as to provide suitable fluoroelastomer seal compatibility.

Abstract: The lubricating compositions of the present invention are designed for use in a four stroke outboard marine engine and contain an oil of lubricating viscosity, an ashless dispersant, a metal detergent, a rust inhibitor, a relatively high amount of ZDDP, and an amount of a molybdenum compound sufficient to provide the composition with 15-1,000 ppm by mass of molybdenum. An amount of about 15 ppm to 1,000 ppm by mass of molybdenum from a molybdenum compound has been found to be effective as an antiwear agent in combination with the high levels of ZDDP.

Abstract: A hydraulic oil, a predominant amount of an oil having a viscosity suitable for lubrication, and from 0.03% to 0.06% of an agent improving filterability, corresponding to the formula R—Z. Z represents an ester of succinic acid comprising the reaction product of a succinic anhydride and an aliphatic polyhydric alcohol; or a succinimide comprising the reaction product of a succinic anhydride and a polyamine, the said reaction product being treated with an after-treatment agent. R represents a polyolefin having a molecular weight (Mn) of 500 to 2500 and an Mw/Mn ratio of 1 to 5.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having less than 0.2 wt. % sulfur, less than 50 ppm chlorine, less than 50 ppm phosphorus, a NOACK volatility of 15 wt. % or less comprising an organo-molybdenum compound, an overbased calcium or magnesium salicylate, a dispersant and a supplemental antioxidant.

Abstract: A composition suitable for reducing sludge and degradation of elastomer seals in engines comprises an oil of lubrication viscosity and a minor amount of a sludge preventing/seal protecting nitrogen containing dispersant, which is a reaction product of a hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acylating agent having a limited amount of low molecular weight substituent; and a polyamine or condensed polyamine containing less than 20 mole percent of polyamine components of 6 or fewer nitrogen atoms.

Abstract: This invention relates to an aqueous composition comprising water, a surfactant or thickener, and at least one metal-free thiophosphorus acid ester, at least one amine salt of the thiophosphorus acid ester, or a mixture thereof, wherein the thiophosphorus acid ester contains at least one hydrocarbyl terminated oxyalkylene group, at least one hydrocarbyl terminated polyoxyalkylene group, or a mixture thereof. The aqueous compositions have improved antiwear/extreme pressure properties and improved antioxidation properties. In these compositions, the thiophosphorus acid esters and their salts act as antiwear agents and rust inhibitors.

Abstract: A lubricating composition for lubricating a continuously variable transmission, the lubricating composition comprising a mixture of a major amount of a lubricating oil and an effective amount of a performance enhancing additive combination comprising: (a) at least one organic phosphite; (b) at least one amine salt of an organic phosphate; and (c) one or more friction modifiers selected from the group consisting of selected (1) amides, (2) succinimides, and (3) ethoxylated amines.

Abstract: A low-friction sliding mechanism of the present invention comprises first and second sliding members slidable relative to each other at sliding surfaces thereof and a lubricant being applied to the sliding surfaces of the first and second sliding members. The first and second members are made of a diamond-like carbon material and an iron-based material, respectively, and the lubricant comprises a base oil and at least one of an ashless fatty-ester friction modifier and an ashless aliphatic-amine friction modifier.

Abstract: An oil composition for heat treatment of a gear which comprises mineral oil having a kinematic viscosity of 5 to 40 mm2/second at 100° C. as a base oil and, based on a total amount of the composition, 0.01 to 5% by weight of (a) a phosphoric acid ester compound and, where necessary, 0.5 to 10% by weight of (b) one compound selected from alkenylsuccinimide compounds, alkylsuccinimide compounds and addition products of boron with alkenylsuccinimide compounds or alkylsuccinimide compounds and 0.5 to 10% by weight of (c) at least one compound selected from salicylates, phenates and sulfonates of alkaline earth metals.

Abstract: A stable, clear water-in-oil emulsion consisting of from about 5 to about 40 wt % aqueous phase and from about 95 to about 60 wt % non-aqueous phase, said aqueous phase being dispersed in said non-aqueous phase in the form of droplets having an average droplet size no greater than about 0.1 &mgr;m, said emulsion comprising at least 60 wt % of an oil selected from fuel oils, lubricating oils and mixtures thereof, from about 5 to about 30 wt % of an emulsifier composition, and the balance to 100 wt % water, wherein said emulsifier composition consists essentially of i) a mixture of C6-C15 alcohol ethoxylates, each comprising from 2 to 12 EO groups, ii) from 0 to about 25 wt % of an emulsifier selected from polyisobutylsuccinimide, a sorbitan ester and mixtures thereof, and iii) from 0 to about 90 wt % of an amine ethoxylate. The microemulsion is useful as a fuel and/or lubricant/coolant.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a new low molecular weight copolymer (The PIB/UAR copolymer) that may be prepared by reacting a low molecular weight polyisobutene (PIB) having less than about 32 carbon atoms with an unsaturated acidic reagent in the presence of a free radical initiator. No chain transfer agent is required to prepare the low molecular weight PIB/UAR copolymer. The PIB/UAR copolymer may be useful as is, or as an intermediate for (1) polysuccinimides, (2) detergents or dispersants for lube oil or fuels, (3) pour point depressants and (4) surface sizing agents for paper. The PIB/UAR copolymer may be used by itself or as the ester, amide, imide or metal salt derivative of the PIB/UAR copolymer. The PIB/UAR copolymer may be liquid at ambient temperature.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition having a low P content of 0.01 to 0.1 wt. %, and a sulfated ash of 0.1 to 1 wt. %, which is composed of a) a major amount of mineral base oil having a low S content of at most 0.1 wt. %; b) an ashless alkenyl or alkyl-succinimide dispersant; c) a metal-containing detergent (non-sulfurized alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an alkylsalicylic acid and/or non-sulfurized alkali metal or alkaline earth metal salt of an alkylphenol derivative having a Mannich base structure); d) Zn-DTP; e) an oxidation inhibitor (phenol compound and/or amine compound) and wherein the sulfur content is 0.01 to 0.3 wt %. The lubricating oil composition shows good high temperature detergency notwithstanding its low S, P, and sulfated ash content, and is favorably employable in diesel engines using fuel of an extremely low sulfur content.

Abstract: Lubricant compositions comprise a lubricant base oil, and (A) a mono substituted amide type bissuccinimide in an amount from 0.5 to 20 percent by mass, (B) zinc dithiophosphate in an amount from 0.05 to 0.3 percent by mass of phosphorus, and (C) a metal-based detergent in an amount form 0.5 to 4.0 percent by mass of sulfated ash, based on the total mass of the composition. Lubricant compositions preferably further comprises (D) a dispersant type viscosity index improver in an amount from 0.1 to 20 percent by mass, based on the total mass of the composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition containing a base oil of lubricating viscosity, overbased sulfurized alkylphenate detergent or its calcium salt, an overbased alkylsulfonate detergent or its calcium salt, an ashless dispersant, and a zinc dialkyldithiophosphate and/or zinc diaryidithiophosphate is described. The lubricating oil composition provides improved heat stability and anti-wear performance in marine diesel engines operated under severe conditions where the cylinder liner temperature may reach 200 to 260° C.

Abstract: Lubricating oil compositions for residual fuel oil-fuelled diesel engines for marine and stationary applications comprising, or made by admixing:

Abstract: Succinimide-acid compounds prepared by reaction of hydrocarbyl-substituted succinic acylating agents with alpha-omega amino acids are disclosed, as well as derivatives thereof useful as lubricity additives, lubricant dispersants, friction modifiers, liquid hydrocarbonaceous fuel detergents, antioxidants and alkali and/or alkaline-earth metal detergents.

Abstract: Power transmission fluids exhibiting improved antiwear properties containing a novel antiwear additive formed by reacting elemental sulfur and a dialkyl phosphite in the presence of an acylated amine compound. Also present in the fluid are dispersant, friction modifier, antioxidant and viscosity modifier.

Abstract: The invention concerns a lubricant for a two-stroke slow speed crosshead marine engine, powered with a fuel with sulfur content not less than 1%, consisting of a mixture of distillates used as lubricating bases containing x wt. % of dispersing additive of the succinimide type, y wt. % of an overbased detergent additive of the sulfonate type, and z wt. % of an overbased detergent additive of the phenate type. The invention is characterized in that x, y and z are selected in the intervals 0.5≦x≦2.5, 2.5≦y≦10 and 11≦z≦24.5 such that 15≦x+y+z≦36 and 1.5≦y/x≦13, the BN of the lubricant, determined according to the ASTM D-2896 standard, is not less than 70 mg KOH/g, and the speed at which sulfuric acid is neutralized by the lubricant, defined by the maximum speed of pressure increase of a closed chamber, with its walls covered with a film of said lubricant from 80 to 100 &mgr;m thick, maintained at 100° C.

Abstract: A lubricant having improved rust protection and demulsibility has a specific balance of an ashless dispersant and a rust inhibitor additive combination comprising a metallic and ashless rust inhibitor.