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Effect of gasoline–bioethanol blends on the properties and lubrication characteristics of commercial engine oil

Leang So Khuong, H.H. Masjuki, Nurin Wahidah Mohd Zulkifli, E. Niza Mohamad, M.A. Kalam, Abdullah Alabdulkarem, M.H. Mosarof, A.Z. Syahir, Muhammad Jamshaid

RSC Advances · 2017 · 88 citations · 45 references

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The increasing use of bioethanol causes tribological effects on engine components. It is crucial to study the effect of bioethanol on oil degradation and friction and wear behaviors of engine oil, using four-ball wear tester.

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