In some embodiments, ethylene-propylene branched copolymers are synthesized with pyridyldiamido catalysts and a chain transfer agent, and their performance as viscosity modifiers in oil are detailed. In some embodiments, the present disclosure provides for ethylene-propylene branched copolymers having a shear thinning onset of less than about 0.01 rad/s and an HTHS value of less than about 3.3. In some embodiments, the ethylene-propylene branched copolymer is used as a viscosity modifier in a lubricating composition and a fuel composition.

The present invention relates to a lubricating oil composition containing: (A) a poly-α-olefin base oil obtained by using a metallocene catalyst; (B) a mineral oil-based base oil exhibiting a distillation curve with a temperature gradient Δ|Dt| of distillation temperature between two points 2.0 vol % and 5.0 vol % of distillation amount being 6.8° C./vol % or less; and (C) an ester-based base oil in an amount of 6% by mass or more based on a total amount of the composition.

The present invention relates to a lubricating oil composition containing: (A) a poly-α-olefin base oil obtained by using a metallocene catalyst; (B) a mineral oil-based base oil exhibiting a distillation curve with a temperature gradient Δ|Dt| of distillation temperature between two points 2.0 vol % and 5.0 vol % of distillation amount being 6.8° C./vol % or less; and (C) an ester-based base oil in an amount of 6% by mass or more based on a total amount of the composition.

Provided is a rust-preventive composition showing excellent rust-preventive performance for plate joining parts such as doors of automotive bodies, the composition having sufficient corrosion resistance and being capable of preventing dripping from automotive bodies. A rust-preventive composition including: a rust-preventive additive; a wax having a melting point within the range of 60° C. to 130° C. selected from microcrystalline waxes and polyethylene-based or polypropylene-based synthetic waxes; bentonite; a hydrogenated oil; and two or more kinds of diluents having different viscosities; the rust-preventive additive being contained in an amount within the range of 12% by mass to 39% by mass with respect to the total composition, the bentonite being contained in an amount within the range of 2% by mass to 6% by mass with respect to the total composition, the wax being contained in an amount within the range of 3% by mass to 13% by mass with respect to the total composition.

Provided is a rust-preventive composition showing excellent rust-preventive performance for plate joining parts such as doors of automotive bodies, the composition having sufficient corrosion resistance and being capable of preventing dripping from automotive bodies. A rust-preventive composition including: a rust-preventive additive; a wax having a melting point within the range of 60° C. to 130° C. selected from microcrystalline waxes and polyethylene-based or polypropylene-based synthetic waxes; bentonite; a hydrogenated oil; and two or more kinds of diluents having different viscosities; the rust-preventive additive being contained in an amount within the range of 12% by mass to 39% by mass with respect to the total composition, the bentonite being contained in an amount within the range of 2% by mass to 6% by mass with respect to the total composition, the wax being contained in an amount within the range of 3% by mass to 13% by mass with respect to the total composition.

The present invention relates to the use of lubricant composition containing a base oil and at least one alkyl methacrylate polymer, to reduce engine particulate emissions.

The disclosed technology provides alkylphenol-containing detergent having at least one unit (a) of an alkyl-substituted phenol wherein the alkyl group is derived from oligomers of an olefin compound containing 3 to 8 carbon atoms, wherein the polyolefin-derived alkyl group comprises at least 30 mol percent of an olefin with 4 or more carbon atoms. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricant composition.

The disclosed technology provides alkylphenol-containing detergent having at least one unit (a) of an alkyl-substituted phenol wherein the alkyl group is derived from oligomers of an olefin compound containing 3 to 8 carbon atoms, wherein the polyolefin-derived alkyl group comprises at least 30 mol percent of an olefin with 4 or more carbon atoms. The invention further relates to a method of lubricating a mechanical device with the lubricant composition.

The present disclosure relates to methods of improving viscosity shear stability of a lubricating oil and lubricating oil composition comprising: a base oil of lubricating viscosity; an amount of one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s);
wherein the lubricating oil composition has one or both of the following ratios: a) a ratio of KV40° C..sub.fresh to a weight % of zinc contributed by the one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of greater than 510, wherein KV40° C..sub.fresh is the kinematic viscosity of the fresh lubricating oil composition at 40° C.; and b) a ratio of KV40° C..sub.fresh to a weight % of phosphorus contributed by the one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of greater than 560, wherein KV40° C..sub.fresh is the kinematic viscosity of the fresh lubricating oil composition at 40° C.

The present disclosure relates to methods of improving viscosity shear stability of a lubricating oil and lubricating oil composition comprising: a base oil of lubricating viscosity; an amount of one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s);
wherein the lubricating oil composition has one or both of the following ratios: a) a ratio of KV40° C..sub.fresh to a weight % of zinc contributed by the one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of greater than 510, wherein KV40° C..sub.fresh is the kinematic viscosity of the fresh lubricating oil composition at 40° C.; and b) a ratio of KV40° C..sub.fresh to a weight % of phosphorus contributed by the one or more zinc dialkyl dithiophosphate compound(s) based on a total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of greater than 560, wherein KV40° C..sub.fresh is the kinematic viscosity of the fresh lubricating oil composition at 40° C.