A novel highly grafted, multi-functional olefin copolymer is provided
comprising an additive reaction product of a method comprising reacting
acylating agent with an olefin copolymer having a number average
molecular weight greater than about 1,000 in the presence of a free
radical initiator and essentially free of hydrocarbon solvent in an
extruder to provide an olefin copolymer intermediate comprising an
acylated olefin copolymer having a degree of grafting (DOG) of at least
0.5 wt. %, which copolymer intermediate's molecular weight is reduced,
vacuum stripped of unreacted components, pelletized, dissolved in a
neutral oil (preferably with inert gas sparging), and further reacted
with a polyamine to provide a grafted multi-functional olefin copolymer
viscosity modifier, and lubricating oil concentrates and compositions
containing the same and uses thereof.