Abstract: The present disclosure relates to lubricating compositions configured for motorcycles and also to methods of lubricating a motorcycle engine, transmission, and clutch assembly with a single lubricating composition that is generally provided from a common sump or reservoir to achieve improved fuel economy.

Abstract: This disclosure describes lubricating additives and lubricants including such additives suitable for and/or configured for mixed fleet use and, for instance, additives and lubricants that satisfy performance standards for typical spark ignition passenger car lubricants as well as performance standards for lubricants suitable for typical compression ignition heavy duty engine applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composition for removing scales and solid deposits. The composition comprises at least one dispersant salt, at least one hydrocarbon, and at least one ionic liquid.

Abstract: Trunk piston marine engine crackcase lubrication is effected by a composition made by blending minor amounts of (A) a metal dithiophosphoric acid salt additive component comprising 50 mole % or more of a zinc di (C6 primary alkyl) dithiophosphate, and (B) an overbased metal detergent additive component, with (C) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity.

Abstract: The synthesis of high performance polyvinyl ether (PVE) synthetic fluids using a Lewis acid based cationic polymerization process is disclosed. The polyvinyl ether fluid have repeating vinyl ether units of the general formula —[CH2—CH (O—R)]n, wherein R is comprised of a branched or linear alkyl group having at least 4 carbon atoms and n is a whole number representing the average number of repeating units in the polyvinyl ether. The resulting PVE fluids exhibit excellent lubricant properties, similar to poly-alpha olefins (PAOs), but the PVE fluids have the benefit of higher polarity than PAOs and thus have better solubility and dispersity of polar additives.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an amine or ammonia salt of a carboxylic acid compound where said carboxylic acid is characterized in that it is functionalized with a hydroxy-substituted aromatic moiety. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the salt of the carboxylic acid compound as an antiwear agent or an antioxidant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to lubricant compositions for an engine, including at least one base oil, at least one polymer for improving the viscosity index, at least one organomolybdenum compound, and at least one polyalkylene glycol, obtained by polymerizing or copolymerizing alkylene oxides including from 3 to 8 carbon atoms, at least of which is butylene oxide, the polyalkylene glycol content being from 1 to 28% by weight relative to the total weight of lubricant composition. The use of at least one polyalkylene glycol, obtained by polymerizing or copolymerizing alkylene oxides including 3 to 8 carbon atoms, at least one of which is butylene oxide, in a base oil enables a reduction in the wear of the connecting-rod bearings of the thermal internal combustion engines of vehicles with hybrid and/or micro-hybrid engines.

Abstract: This invention relates to a lubricating oil composition and production thereof. The lubricating oil composition comprises a Mannich base represented by the following formula (III) (wherein A and R2 are as defined in the specification) and a lubricant base oil. The lubricating oil composition according to this invention exhibits excellent cleansing and dispersing performance and excellent anticorrosion performance.

Abstract: An engine oil lubricant composition comprising a major amount of base oil and an effective amount of a zinc dialkyl dithio phosphate, a polymeric viscosity index improver and a mixture of alkaline earth metal detergents provides improved fuel efficiency while providing excellent wear in an engine.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating oil composition for low-friction sliding materials, which is used in a sliding mechanism where a DLC film containing hydrogen in an amount of from 5 atom % to 50 atom % is formed on at least one sliding surface. The lubricating oil composition contains, in the lubricant base oil therein and based on the total amount of the composition, (A) an organic zinc dithiophosphate in an amount of from 0.005% by mass to 0.12% by mass in terms of the phosphorus concentration therein, (B) an amine-based friction-reducing agent in an amount of from 0.05% by mass to 5.0% by mass, and (C) an alkaline earth metal salicylate-based detergent and/or an alkaline earth metal sulfonate-based detergent in an amount of from 0.05% by mass to 0.5% by mass in terms of the alkaline earth metal concentration therein, wherein the component (A) contains, based on the total amount of the composition, a zinc primary dialkyldithiophosphate in an amount of from 0.005% by mass to 0.

Abstract: A method for preventing or inhibiting exhaust valve seat recession in a natural gas fueled engine, the method comprising lubricating the engine with a natural gas engine lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; and (b) an alkali metal-containing detergent, wherein the natural gas engine lubricating oil composition is substantially free of each of any alkaline earth metal-containing detergents and lithium-containing detergents is disclosed.

Abstract: An automotive lubricating oil composition for an internal combustion engine comprises (A) an oil of lubricating viscosity in a major amount; and (B) oil-soluble additive components in respective minor amounts comprising (B1) a zinc dihydrocarbyl dithiophosphate additive; and (B2) an alkylenebis(dihydrocarbyldithiocarbamate) where at least one of the hydrocarbyl groups in an aryl group, the composition having not greater than 1600 ppm by mass of phosphorus, expressed as phosphorus atom.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating oil composition for low-friction sliding materials, which is used in a sliding mechanism where a DLC film containing hydrogen in an amount of from 5 atom % to 50 atom % is formed on at least one sliding surface. The lubricating oil composition contains, in the lubricant base oil therein and based on the total amount of the composition, (A) an organic zinc dithiophosphate in an amount of from 0.005% by mass to 0.12% by mass in terms of the phosphorus concentration therein, (B) an amide-based friction-reducing agent in an amount of from 0.05% by mass to 5.0% by mass, and (C) an alkaline earth metal salicylate-based detergent and/or an alkaline earth metal sulfonate-based detergent in an amount of from 0.05% by mass to 0.5% by mass in terms of the alkaline earth metal concentration therein.

Abstract: To provide a lubricating oil composition for a shock absorber for preventing wearing a piston rod and a guide bush in a shock absorber, which composition lowers the friction coefficient at the interface between bronze and chromium and reduces wear area of bronze. The lubricating oil composition for a shock absorber contains (A) a base oil composed of a mineral oil and/or a synthetic oil, and (B) a polyhydric alcohol partial ester having a C10 to C20 fatty acid residue, in an amount of 0.05 mass % to 10 mass %, with respect to the total amount of the composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: A lubricating oil comprising a major amount of a base oil and a minor amount of an additive package, and the additive package comprises at least one friction modifier selected from compounds of the formulae II, III and IV, and carboxylate salts thereof: wherein R is a linear or branched, saturated, unsaturated, or partially saturated hydrocarbyl having about 8 to about 28 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1; and the carboxylate salts have a cation that is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, group IIB metal, or ammonium cation; and a dispersant and/or a detergent wherein said lubricating oil comprises at total of at least 5 wt. % of the dispersant and/or the detergent. Methods of using the engine oil to improve thin film and/or boundary layer friction in an engine are also provided.

Abstract: Trunk piston marine engine crackcase lubrication is effected by a composition made by blending minor amounts of (A) a metal dithiophosphoric acid salt additive component comprising 50 mole % or more of a zinc di (C6 primary alkyl) dithiophosphate, and (B) an overbased metal detergent additive component, with (C) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity.

Abstract: The lubricant composition of this invention comprises a base oil and an additive, which is at least one selected from the group consisting of an organic sulfonate, a carboxylate, a thiocarbamate and a thiophosphoric acid ester salt. The lubricant composition can effectively suppress hydrogen embrittlement-caused flaking of an element, such as a rolling bearing, a sliding bearing, a gear, a ball thread, a linear guide, a linear bearing, a cam and various joints in a high concentration hydrogen environment. The invention provides also a rolling bearing, a sliding bearing, a gear, a ball thread, a linear guide, a linear bearing, a cam and various joints using the lubricant composition.

Abstract: A natural gas engine lubricating oil composition is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) one or more phosphorus-containing anti-wear additives, (c) one or more ashless dispersants, (d) one or more alkaline earth metal salts of an alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic carboxylic acid, and (e) one or more antioxidants, wherein the natural gas engine lubricating oil composition contains no more than about 0.03 weight percent of phosphorus, based on the total weight of the natural gas engine lubricating oil composition, and further wherein the natural gas engine lubricating oil composition is substantially free of any alkali metal-containing detergents.

Abstract: A lubricant composition for 4-stroke or 2-stroke marine engine includes at least one lubricant base oil for marine engine, at least one olefin copolymer, at least one hydrogenated styrene-isoprene copolymer, at least one glycerol ester and at least one detergent, whose use promotes fuel economy and has good properties regarding engine cleanliness, in particular crankcase cleanliness.

Abstract: A natural gas engine lubricating oil composition is disclosed which comprises (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) one or more phosphorus-containing anti-wear additives, (c) one or more oil soluble overbased alkaline earth metal-containing detergents; and (d) one or more oil soluble neutral alkali metal-containing detergents, wherein the natural gas engine lubricating oil composition contains no more than about 0.03 weight percent of phosphorus, based on the total weight of the natural gas engine lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel high temperature oils based on aromatic esters, such as trimellitic acid esters, pryomellitic acid esters, trimesic acid esters or a mixture thereof or derivatives of phloroglucinol and a fully hydrated or a hydrated polyisobutylene or a mixture thereof.

Abstract: An oil type release agent is provided, containing 70 to 98 parts by weight of solvents having dynamic viscosity of 2 to 10 mm2/s at 40° C. and a flash point in the range of 70 to 170° C., 1 to 10 parts by weight of high viscosity mineral oils and/or synthetic oils having dynamic viscosity of 100 mm2/s or higher at 40° C., 15 parts by weight or less of a silicone oil having dynamic viscosity of 150 mm2/s or higher at 40° C., and 1 to 5 parts by weight of additives having a lubricating function. The flash point of the agent is in the range of 70 to 170° C., and the dynamic viscosity of the agent is 2 to 30 mm2/s or higher at 40° C.

Abstract: A lubricating composition comprising a major amount of base oil and a minor amount of an additive package, wherein the additive package comprises: (A) a friction modifier component selected from: (a) one or more a reaction products of an alcohol with a compound of the formula IV: and (b) one or more compounds of the Formulae II-III: wherein R is a linear or branched, saturated, unsaturated, or partially saturated hydrocarbyl having about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms; R2 and R3 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-C18 hydrocarbyl groups, and C1-C18 hydrocarbyl groups containing one or more heteroatoms; and X is an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal, or ammonium cation and n is the valence of cation X; and (B) at least one metal dialkyl dithio phosphate salt.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising: a lubricant base oil; and a dialkyl monothiophosphate metal salt, wherein based on the total mass of the lubricating oil composition, the dialkyl monothiophosphate metal salt is contained in an amount of 0.005 to 0.12 mass % in terms of phosphorus; thereby it is possible to provide the lubricating oil composition which can be reduced in the sulfur content and which exhibits excellent friction reduction while maintaining the anti-wear property equivalent to that of the ZnDTP-added oil.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition has excellent oxidation stability, suitable as a lubricating oil for internal combustion engines and automatic transmissions. The lubricating oil composition includes a lubricating base oil and one or more types of phosphorus compound represented by formula (1) as Component (A), the element ratio of sulfur derived from the compound of formula (1) to phosphorus in the oil (S/P molar ratio) being from 0.05 to 0.8 and the amount of phosphorus derived from Component (A) in the oil being from 0.01 to 0.5 percent by mass (in formula 1, R1 through R4 are each a hydrocarbon group with 1 to 30 carbon atoms or an alkylthioethyl group having an alkyl or alkenyl group with 1 to 30 carbon atoms and may be the same or different from one another, X1 to X4 are each independently sulfur or oxygen, and Y represents a metal element).

Abstract: A lubricant composition comprising (a) from 0.1 to 10 percent by weight of one or more polyalkylene glycols (PAG); and (2) one or more ester base oils selected from the group of natural esters, synthetic esters and combinations thereof; wherein the one or more PAG has a molecular weight in the range 1500 to 5000 g/mole, comprises from 10 to 40 percent by weight of units derived from ethylene oxide and from 90 to 60 percent by weight of units derived from propylene oxide; and wherein the one or more PAGs are in the form of block copolymer, reverse block copolymer or combinations thereof is provided. Also provided is a method of enhancing the hydrolytic stability of an ester base oil.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine crankcase lubricating oil composition having a sulphated ash content of no greater than 1.2 mass %, based on the mass of the lubricating oil composition, and a phosphorous content of no greater than 0.1 mass %, based on the mass of the lubricating oil composition, which lubricating oil composition comprises or is made by admixing: (A) a crankcase base oil of lubricating viscosity, in a major amount; and (B) the following additives, in respective minor amounts: (B1) a polymeric friction modifier being the reaction product of (a) a functionalised polyolefin, (b) a polyether, (c) a polyol, and (d) a monocarboxylic acid chain terminating group; and (B2) at least one oil-soluble molybdenum compound.

Abstract: A universal synthetic water displacement multi-purpose penetrating lubricant with the capacity to protect metal surfaces against corrosion, with galvanic and electrolysis protection, while providing excellent lubrication properties. The lubricant actively penetrates the crystalline surface of the metal while exhibiting extreme pressure lubrication, non-migrating with lasting protection. The lubricant exhibits dielectric strength of over 14,000 volts, at the same time cleaning electrical contacts while reducing resistance and associated heat. A preferred embodiment comprises polymerized alpha-olefms, K-1 kerosene, and at least one base oil selected from the base oil group consisting of Hydroisomerized high base oils and HT severe hydro-cracked base oils. Various combinations of other optional ingredients are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an aromatic compound and an oil of lubricating viscosity. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the aromatic compound as an antiwear agent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a trunk piston engine lubricating oil composition comprising (a) a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) one or more carboxylate-containing detergents comprising a salt of an alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic carboxylic acid, wherein at least about 50% of the alkyl moiety of the alkyl-substituted hydroxyaromatic carboxylic acid comprises C26+ alkyl groups derived from one or more normal alpha olefins; and (c) one or more zinc dithiophosphates in an amount of about 0.02 to about 0.12 wt. % in terms of phosphorus content.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A functional fluid comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, and at least about 0.05 wt-% glycerol. A method of preparing a functional fluid comprising adding glycerol to a functional fluid, wherein the glycerol is not glycerol monooleate. A method of preparing an additive concentrate comprising adding glycerol to a diluent oil wherein the concentrate contains from about 1% to about 99% by weight of said diluent. A method of reducing wear comprising contacting a metal surface with a functional fluid comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity and at least about 0.05 wt-% glycerol.

Abstract: Compositions comprise first antioxidants and first additives, such as, a surface additives, performance enhancing additives and lubricant protective additives and optionally second additives and/or second antioxidants. The compositions are useful to improve lubricants, lubricant oils and other lubricant materials. The compositions and methods generally provide longer shelf lives, increased oxidative resistance, improved quality and/or enhanced performance to lubricants or lubricant oils.

Abstract: A functional fluid comprising a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, and an oil soluble amount of glycerol carbonate or an oil soluble amount of a borated glycerol.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising: a lubricant base oil; and a dialkyl monothiophosphate metal salt, wherein based on the total mass of the lubricating oil composition, the dialkyl monothiophosphate metal salt is contained in an amount of 0.005 to 0.12 mass % in terms of phosphorus; thereby it is possible to provide the lubricating oil composition which can be reduced in the sulfur content and which exhibits excellent friction reduction while maintaining the anti-wear property equivalent to that of the ZnDTP-added oil.

Abstract: A lubricating oil composition for a continuously variable transmission contains at a specific content: (A) a mineral oil or PAO having a sulfur content of 0.03 mass % or less and a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. from 1.5 mm2/s to 3 mm2/s; (B) a mineral oil or PAO having a sulfur content of 0.03 mass % or less and a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. from 5.5 mm2/s to 8 mm2/s; (C) PAO having a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. from 30 mm2/s to 400 mm2/s; and (D) a polymethacrylate having a mass average molecular weight of 10000 to 40000, in which the total content of the components (C) and (D) is 19 mass % or more and the lubricating oil composition has a kinematic viscosity at 100 degrees C. from 5.5 mm2/s to 6.5 mm2/s and a kinematic viscosity at ?20 degrees C. of 680 mm2/s or less.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a nitrile compound. The invention further relates to a method of the lubricating an internal combustion engine with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lubricating oil composition comprising at least one type of base oil selected from mineral oils and synthetic oils, and a succinate ester and a sarcosinic acid as rust prevention agents. The succinate ester content is preferably set at 0.01 to 0.1 wt. %, and the sarcosinic acid content is preferably set at 0.001 to 0.01 wt. %. Further, they are preferably set such that the resulting weight ratio of the succinate ester content and sarcosinic acid content is 1:0.01 to 0.7. The lubricating oil composition according to the present invention shows excellent rust prevention properties and a satisfactorily long oxidation lifetime. Further it allows to attain a high level of anti-sludge performance and extreme pressure performance and lubrication performance, even when it is used for example in turbine bearings in combined cycle generators having multiplier gears operated under severe high temperature and high pressure conditions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system lubricating oil composition for a crosshead-type diesel engine, which can prevent fuel efficiency deterioration by suppressing the viscosity increase and comprises a mineral base oil and/or a synthetic base oil, (A) (a-1) a star polymer having a vinyl aromatic hydrocarbon structure in the molecule and/or (a-2) an ethylene-?-olefin copolymer or a hydrogenated compound thereof and having a base number of 4 to 20 mgKOH/g and a 100° C. kinematic viscosity of 7.5 to 15.0 mm2/s.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of lubricating an aluminium-alloy surface of an internal combustion engine comprising supplying to the aluminium-alloy surface a lubricating composition comprising an oil of lubricating viscosity and an alkali or alkaline earth metal phenate detergent. The phenate disclosed herein may further provide antiwear performance on the aluminium-alloy surface.

Abstract: The anti-wear and anti-friction performance of a lubricating oil is improved by the addition thereto of an additive amount of ionic liquids.

Abstract: The resistance to deposit formation in formulated lubricating oils is enhanced by the addition to the lubricating oil of an additive amount of ionic liquids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a star polymer that has at least two inner blocks, at least one of which is in turn bonded to one or more outer blocks. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricating composition.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound obtained/obtainable by a process comprising reacting a glycolic acid, a 2-halo-acetic acid, or a lactic acid, or an alkali or alkaline metal salts thereof, (typically glycolic acid or a 2-halo-acetic acid) with at least one member selected from the group consisting of an amine, an alcohol, and an aminoalcohol. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: The invention provides a lubricating composition containing (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity, (b) a phosphite having at least one hydrocarbyl group that has 4 or more carbon atoms, and (c) a compound derived from a hydroxy-carboxylic acid. The invention further relates to the use of the lubricating composition in an internal combustion engine.

Abstract: A lubricant composition suitable for lubricating an internal combustion engine comprises: (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity having a viscosity index of at least 105 and a kinematic viscosity at 100 C of less than 7 mm2s-1; (b) 0.01 to 2 weight percent of a friction modifier represented by the structure [I]; (c) 0.5 to 4 weight percent of a poly(meth)acrylate viscosity modifier polymer; (d) 0 to 500 parts per million by weight of molybdenum in the form of an oil-soluble molybdenum compound; and (e) 0 to 200 parts per million by weight of boron in the form of an oil-soluble boron compound.