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Synergistic antioxidant lubricating oil additive composition

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5769797

Disclosed is a lubricating oil additive composition which imparts improved oxidation properties to internal combustion engine crankcase lubricants. The additive consists of: (1) an antioxidant selected from aromatic or alkyl sulfides and polysulfides, sulfurized olefins, sulfurized carboxylic acid esters and sulfurized ester-olefins, and (2) an oil-soluble chlorinated hydrocarbon containing at least 6 carbon atoms. Lubricating oil compositions containing this additive composition are also disclosed. Particularly preferred are compositions which also contain an oil-soluble zinc salt.

Assignee:
Chevron Research Co
Patent Number(s):
US 4200543
OSTI ID:
5769797
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English