ch. 1. Conventional refining of crude oils -- ch. 2. Nonconventional processing of base stocks -- ch. 3. Low-temperature fluidity of base stocks -- ch. 4. Oxidation stabilities of base stocks -- ch. 5. Interfacial properties of base stocks -- ch. 6. Lubricant formulation -- ch. 7. Effects of additives on surface activities of turbine oils -- ch. 8. Effects of base stocks on surface activities of hydraulic oils -- ch. 9. Surface activity of engine oils -- ch. 10. Additive interactions -- ch. 11. Scope and limits of lubricant testing -- ch. 12. Lubricant storage.