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Lubricant for dual clutch transmission

US6528458B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2002
Grant dateMar 4, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC10N2060/14
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions comprising (a) an oil of lubricating viscosity; (b) 2,5-dimercapto-1,3,4-thiadiazole (DMTD), a derivative of DMTD, or mixtures thereof; (c) a friction modifier; and (d) a dispersant, are useful for lubricating a transmission having a plurality of wet clutches and a plurality of partial power transmission shafts, wherein shifting of gears occurs by a process comprising synchronization of an engaged and a non-engaged partial transmission shaft and engagement of a wet clutch.

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