U.S. (MicroPatents) 8/30/2001- Oils containing a triacylglycerol polyolester and a non-glycerol polyol ester are described, as well as methods ofmaking such oils. Methods for improving lubrication properties of avegetable oil also are described.A method for improving lubrication properties of a vegetable oilcomprising transesterifying said vegetable oil with a short chain fattyacid ester, wherein said short chain fatty acid ester is a polyol ester.