A lubricating oil composition comprising: (A) a mineral oil having a) a Viscosity Index of greater than 110 and an aniline point of greater than 110 DEG C, and/or b) a linear + single ring paraffin content of 68% or greater; (B) 0.1 to 40 weight percent, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition, or at least one polymer selected from olefin (co) polymer(s), polyalkyl (meth) acrylate(s) and mixtures thereof; (C) 2 to 25 weight percent, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil composition, of a detergent/inhibitor package which is useful as a manual transmission or axle lubricant.