This invention relates to a method for reducing abnormal
combustion events during engine operation of a
hydrogen-fired
internal combustion engine (HICE). The method includes the steps of: a) providing the HICE with a lubricating oil composition comprising or a mixture of the following components: i) a
base oil having a KV100 of less than or equal to 12 cSt and an amount greater than 50% by weight of the composition, and containing Group I,
Group II, Group III, Group IV base oils, or combinations thereof; ii) at least one boronized
polyisobutylene succinimide (PIBSA-PAM) dispersant in an amount of 0.25% to 8.0% by weight of the composition to provide the composition with 30 to 1000 ppm by weight of total
boron, wherein the boronized PIBSA-PAM dispersant is selected from lower molecular weight PIBSA-PAM dispersants (Mn less than 1600 g / mol), higher molecular weight PIBSA-PAM dispersants (Mn 1600 g / mol or greater), and combinations thereof; iii) At least one over-alkaline
metal-containing detergent having a
total base number (KOH / g) greater than or equal to 9 and less than or equal to 500 and being contained at a
treatment level providing the composition with total metals between 100 and 5000 ppm by weight and total soaps between 0.15% by weight and 8.0% by weight; and iv) the lubricating oil composition having a total
sulfate ash content less than or equal to 2.5% by weight, a
total phosphorus level less than or equal to 0.120% by weight, and an SAE
viscosity grade of 25W-X, 20W-X, 15W-X, 10W-X, 5W-X, or 0W-X, wherein X represents any one of 8, 12, 16, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60; b) providing the HICE with
hydrogen-containing fuel; and c) burning the fuel in the HICE. Lubricating oil compositions and concentrates for reducing the tendency for undesirable
combustion events in HICE are also provided.