Disclosed is a lubricant composition including: an oil chosen from polyalkyl glycols (PAG or polyalkylene glycols); and an anti-wear additive chosen from compounds of formula (I)

##STR00001## in which R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, independently represent a linear or branched secondary alkyl group including from 2 to 7 carbon atoms, preferably from 3 to carbon atoms. This lubricant composition is particularly useful for the lubrication of a vehicle engine, preferably of a motor vehicle.

Disclosed is a lubricant composition including: an oil chosen from polyalkyl glycols (PAG or polyalkylene glycols); and an anti-wear additive chosen from compounds of formula (I)

##STR00001## in which R1 and R2, which may be identical or different, independently represent a linear or branched secondary alkyl group including from 2 to 7 carbon atoms, preferably from 3 to carbon atoms. This lubricant composition is particularly useful for the lubrication of a vehicle engine, preferably of a motor vehicle.

A lubricant composition includes: an oil selected from among polyalkylene glycols (PAG); and a nitrogen compound selected from among amine phosphates or amine tungstates. The lubricant composition is particularly suitable for lubricating a vehicle engine, preferably a motor vehicle engine. Also disclosed is an engine lubrication method utilizing such composition.

A lubricant composition includes: an oil selected from among polyalkylene glycols (PAG); and a nitrogen compound selected from among amine phosphates or amine tungstates. The lubricant composition is particularly suitable for lubricating a vehicle engine, preferably a motor vehicle engine. Also disclosed is an engine lubrication method utilizing such composition.

Disclosed are lubricating compositions and base oils for motor vehicles, specifically for engines, gearboxes, or vehicle axle assemblies. The lubricating composition contains an oil-soluble polymer that is a specific polyalkyl glycol or a specific polyalkylene glycol (PAG). Also described is use of the lubricating composition for reducing fuel consumption in a vehicle provided with an engine, an axle assembly, or a gearbox that are lubricated using the lubricating composition or the specific PAG.

Disclosed are lubricating compositions and base oils for motor vehicles, specifically for engines, gearboxes, or vehicle axle assemblies. The lubricating composition contains an oil-soluble polymer that is a specific polyalkyl glycol or a specific polyalkylene glycol (PAG). Also described is use of the lubricating composition for reducing fuel consumption in a vehicle provided with an engine, an axle assembly, or a gearbox that are lubricated using the lubricating composition or the specific PAG.

The present invention relates to a method for reconditioning bearing lubricants that can be used in equipment for metal working, in which cooling lubricant that can be used in equipment for metal working is separated from the bearing lubricant. In addition the invention relates to a bearing lubricant for use in the method according to the invention.

A refrigerator oil according to one embodiment of the present invention contains: a base oil containing an oxygen-containing organic compound; a polyphosphate ester compound; and a metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid having 6 to 60 carbon atoms.

A refrigerator oil according to one embodiment of the present invention contains: a base oil containing an oxygen-containing organic compound; a polyphosphate ester compound; and a metal salt of an organic carboxylic acid having 6 to 60 carbon atoms.

A polyalkylene glycol having an end-group of the general formula:

##STR00001## in which each R.sup.2 independently represents a hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, benzyl, or polyalkylene glycol group, and each R.sup.3 independently represents a hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl, heteroaryl, benzyl, or polyalkylene glycol group; m is 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6; and n is 0, 1, 2 or 3. A lubricating oil composition comprising this polyalkylene glycol. A refrigerant composition comprising this polyalkylene glycol. A method of lubricating moving parts of an industrial or automotive system comprising applying a composition to the parts, wherein the composition comprises this polyalkylene glycol.