Method of lubricating a driveline device
US9540582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC10N2040/046
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a method of lubricating a mechanical device by supplying a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and a compound having 2 to 20 hydroxy-carboxylic acid residues. The invention further relates to the use of the compound in a driveline device to provide at least one of antiwear performance, friction modification (particularly for enhancing fuel economy).
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