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Molybdenum-free low volatility lubricating oil composition

US6333298A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1999
Grant dateDec 25, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2070/02
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A molybdenum-free lubricating oil composition exhibiting improved fuel economy and fuel economy retention properties, which comprises: (a) a base stock oil compound of at least 50 wt. % mineral oil, the base stock oil having a viscosity of 4.0-5.5 mm.sup.2 /s at 100.degree. C., 95 wt. % or more saturates, 25 wt. % or less napthenics, a NOACK volatility of 15.9% or less, a kV of 4.0-5.5 mm.sup.2 /s at 100.degree. C. and a viscosity index of at least 120; (b) at least one calcium detergent and (c) at least one organic friction modifier, wherein the composition has a NOACK volatility of about 15 wt. % or less and contains from about 0.058 to 0.58 wt. % calcium from the calcium detergent.

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