This disclosure relates to cold cranking simulator viscosity (CCSV) reducing base stocks that allow flexibility for low viscosity SAE engine oil grades (e.g., 5W and 0W) to meet demanding low temperature viscosity requirements while maintaining a higher base oil viscosity for improved wear protection. The CCSV-reducing base stocks include mono-esters derivable from a Guerbet alcohol and a monocarboxylic acid. The disclosure also relates to lubricating oils containing the CCSV-reducing base stocks, and a method for improving fuel efficiency and/or wear protection in an engine by using as the lubricating engine oil a formulated oil containing one or more of the CCSV-reducing base stocks.

A lubricating fluid suitable for use as a shock absorber fluid is disclosed. The lubricating fluid comprises at least 40 wt %, based upon the weight of the lubricating fluid, of a GTL base oil, has a viscosity index in the range of from 50 to 1000, and a pour point of below 30 C.

Low transition temperature mixtures (LTTMs) comprising a eutectic mixture of a quaternary amine and a polyol such as glycol are provided. The LTTMs can provide various beneficial properties, such as highly desirable viscosity index, low glass transition temperatures, and/or high kinematic viscosities relative to the molecular weight of the mixture components. The mixtures can be advantageously used as co-base stocks in lubricating oil compositions.

Low transition temperature mixtures (LTTMs) comprising a eutectic mixture of a quaternary amine and a polyol such as glycol are provided. The LTTMs can provide various beneficial properties, such as highly desirable viscosity index, low glass transition temperatures, and/or high kinematic viscosities relative to the molecular weight of the mixture components. The mixtures can be advantageously used as co-base stocks in lubricating oil compositions.

The present invention provides a lubricating composition suitable for use in a two-stroke crosshead diesel engine. The lubricating composition comprises a base oil blend consisting of base oil chosen from Group I, base oil chosen from Group II and deasphalted cylinder oil.

The present invention provides a lubricating composition suitable for use in a two-stroke crosshead diesel engine. The lubricating composition comprises a base oil blend consisting of base oil chosen from Group I, base oil chosen from Group II and deasphalted cylinder oil.

A low friction wear surface with a coefficient of friction in the superlubric regime including graphene and nanoparticles on the wear surface is provided, and methods of producing the low friction wear surface are also provided. A long lifetime wear-resistant surface including graphene exposed to hydrogen is provided, including methods of increasing the lifetime of graphene containing wear surfaces by providing hydrogen to the wear surface.

A low friction wear surface with a coefficient of friction in the superlubric regime including graphene and nanoparticles on the wear surface is provided, and methods of producing the low friction wear surface are also provided. A long lifetime wear-resistant surface including graphene exposed to hydrogen is provided, including methods of increasing the lifetime of graphene containing wear surfaces by providing hydrogen to the wear surface.

A method for improving fuel efficiency and energy efficiency, while maintaining or improving deposit control and cleanliness performance, in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil includes a base oil mixture. The base oil mixture includes a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one cobase stock, as a minor component. The at least one cobase stock is present in an amount sufficient to reduce kinematic viscosity (Kv.sub.100) of the base oil mixture as determined by ASTM D445, while maintaining or controlling cold cranking simulator viscosity (CCSV) of the lubricating oil as determined by ASTM D5293-15, such that the lubricating oil meets both kinematic viscosity (Kv.sub.100) and cold cranking simulator viscosity (CCSV) requirements for a SAE engine oil grade as determined by SAE J300 viscosity grade classification system. A lubricating oil having a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one cobase stock, as a minor component.

A method for improving fuel efficiency and energy efficiency, while maintaining or improving deposit control and cleanliness performance, in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil by using as the lubricating oil a formulated oil. The formulated oil includes a base oil mixture. The base oil mixture includes a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one cobase stock, as a minor component. The at least one cobase stock is present in an amount sufficient to reduce kinematic viscosity (Kv.sub.100) of the base oil mixture as determined by ASTM D445, while maintaining or controlling cold cranking simulator viscosity (CCSV) of the lubricating oil as determined by ASTM D5293-15, such that the lubricating oil meets both kinematic viscosity (Kv.sub.100) and cold cranking simulator viscosity (CCSV) requirements for a SAE engine oil grade as determined by SAE J300 viscosity grade classification system. A lubricating oil having a composition including a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one cobase stock, as a minor component.