This invention relates to a method for reducing abnormal
combustion events during engine operation of a
hydrogen-fired
internal combustion engine (HICE), the method comprising the steps of: a) providing the
hydrogen-fired
internal combustion engine 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 comprising more than 50% by weight of the composition, and comprising Group I,
Group II, Group III, Group IV base oils or combinations thereof; ii) at least one
aromatic amine antioxidant comprising 0.1% to 10.0% by weight of the composition; iii) at least one over-alkaline
metal-containing detergent having a
total base number (KOH / g) of greater than or equal to 9 and less than or equal to 500, and comprising a
treatment level providing the composition with 100 to 5000 ppm of total metals and 0.15% to 8.0% by weight of total
soap; and iv) The lubricating oil composition has a total
sulfate ash content of less than or equal to 2.5% by weight, a
total phosphorus level of 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, where X represents any one of 8, 12, 16, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60; b) supplying
hydrogen-containing fuel to the HICE; and c) burning the fuel in the HICE. The present invention also provides lubricating oil compositions and concentrates for use in HICE to reduce the tendency for malfunctions.