The invention provides a lubricating composition containing an oil of lubricating viscosity and an amine or ammonia salt of a carboxylic acid compound where said carboxylic acid is characterized in that it is functionalized with a hydroxy-substituted aromatic moiety. The invention further relates to methods of lubricating an internal combustion engine by supplying the described lubricating composition to the internal combustion engine. The invention further relates to the use of the salt of the carboxylic acid compound as an antiwear agent or an antioxidant.

The disclosed technology relates to a dispersant composition comprising the reaction product of a polyolefin acylating agent and an amine terminated or hydroxyl terminated polyether. In addition, the technology relates to lubricating compositions containing the dispersant composition and an optional synergistic amount of another dispersant, as well as methods of employing the dispersant composition in an engine and engine oils.

The present disclosure generally relates to a multifunctional additive obtained from the reaction of: (a) an intermediate obtained from the reaction of maleic anhydride and a polyoxyalkylene monoamine; and (b) an amine compound comprising a primary amine group and/or a secondary amine group and its use in a variety of applications, including, but not limited to: as a corrosion inhibitor or friction modifier in aqueous and non-aqueous systems; in fuel deposit control agents; as a dispersant in pigment, asphalt and cement compositions; and as a detergent.

Lubricating oil compositions are disclosed that are suitable for use in all engine types and that provide a reduced Average Friction/Traction coefficient in use, with attendant improvement in fuel economy performance, especially retained fuel economy performance. The disclosed compositions are also advantageous in that molybdenum-based friction modifying ingredients previously considered crucial to reducing friction from metal-metal contact and high molecular weight PIBSA-PAM dispersants can be omitted or used at lower treat rates without impairing friction-reducing or fuel economy performance.