A solution scheme for the squeeze-film problem using the Newton-Raphson method with a tangential matrix is presented. The integration of elasticity equation is done with the aid of isoparametric elements and the film thickness under a sinusoidal load is obtained. A new squeeze-suction phenomenon which shows the possibility of maintaining fluid film under cyclic positive load conditions is observed for small load and period and large compliance parameter cases. This could be an interesting result in applications like the viscous hydroplaning.Presented as an American Society of Lubrication Engineers paper at the ASLE/ASME Tribology Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, October 8–10, 1985