摘要 |
A base oil for a lubricating oil and a lubricating oil composition containing said base oil, which are to be used in a mechanical apparatus with an orifice mechanism, are disclosed. The base oil has a kinematic viscosity at 40 DEG C. or 3 to 500 cSt, a pour point of -25 DEG C. or lower and a cloud point of -25 DEG C. or lower. The lubricating oil composition contains as major components (A) the above base oil and (B) at least one additive selected from a viscosity index improver, a pour point depressant, an extreme pressure agent, an anti-wear agent, an oiliness agent and an antioxidant. The base oil and the lubricating oil composition are excellent in working properties at low temperatures and thus can be effectively used in a mechanical apparatus with an orifice mechanism, particularly to be used at low temperatures.
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