Abstract
This article presents the results of research into the causes of the wear of the piston pin mounted in piston bosses by means of a hinge joint and in the connecting rod small end by means of the thermocompression bond. Changes in geometry and in the pin-top surface structure, which are caused by the mutual influence of the mating surfaces in variable lubrication conditions, are presented. The progress of scuffing as a result of insufficient lubrication of the mating elements or oil film breaking is demonstrated. The state of destruction was confirmed by the results of surface roughness measurements showing the formation of build-ups. The loss of the thermocompression bond surface, caused by the penetration of sintered engine oil fractions containing biofuel additive components and spent engine oil improver packages, was noted. The progressing forms of wear are the cause of engine failures due to the pin movement towards the cylinder wall, and due to boss breakage in the piston.
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