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An Automotive Piston Lubrication Model

Dennis F. Li General Motors Research Laboratories, Warren, Michigan, 48090
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Steve M. Rohde General Motors Research Laboratories, Warren, Michigan, 48090
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Hazem A. Ezzat General Motors Research Laboratories, Warren, Michigan, 48090
Pages 151-160 | Published online: 25 Mar 2008

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