New piston skirt coatings promise significant reduction in engine friction [feedly]

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New piston skirt coatings promise significant reduction in engine friction
// Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

The piston skirt and pin account for about 17 percent of the frictional loss in a combustion engine as they are the most difficult to keep lubricated and have the largest contact surfaces. OE powertrain manufacturer Federal-Mogul has announced two new-generation coatings that are claimed to reduce this friction by up to 15 percent compared to standard coatings.

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Category: Automotive

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