| abstract |
The present invention comprises novel lubricating compositions, automotive gear lubricating compositions, and fluids useful in the preparation of finished automotive gear lubricants and finished gear oils, and methods of preparation thereof. The novel lubricating compositions of the present invention comprise a high viscosity fluid blended with a lower viscosity fluid, wherein the final blend has a viscosity index greater than or equal to 175. In another embodiment, the novel lubricating compositions of the present invention comprise a major amount of a blend of a high viscosity fluid blended with a lower viscosity fluid, wherein the final blend has a viscosity index greater than or equal to 175. Preferably, the high viscosity fluid comprises a polyalphaolefin and/or the lower viscosity fluid comprises a synthetic hydrocarbon. In another embodiment, the novel lubricating compositions of the present invention further comprise one or more of an ester, mineral oil and/or hydroprocessed mineral oil. |