| abstract |
A lubricating composition is provided that has good elastomer compatibility and friction-reduced properties which comprises a base oil having a viscosity index (VI) greater than about 80, a kinematic viscosity (Kv) of 100 °C of from about 2 mm2/s, containing 90 wt% or more saturates, having less than about 5 ppm sulfur, and wherein the base oil is derived from a waxy feed; and a minor amount of (a) a polyol ester of an aliphatic carboxylic acid having 12 to 24 carbon atoms and (b) an oil soluble or oil dispersible molybdenum compound. |