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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston Rings

Piston Ring End Gap
First Compression Ring - Nominal 0.150-0.300 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in)
First Compression Ring - Maximum, Ring in Bore 0.390 mm (0.1535 in)
Second Compression Ring - Nominal 0.280-0.480 mm (0.0110-0.0189 in)
Second Compression Ring - Maximum, Ring in Bore 0.560 mm (0.0220 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.150-0.600 mm (0.0059-0.0236 in)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance
First Compression Ring 0.030-0.065 mm (0.0012-0.0026 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.015-0.060 mm (0.0006-0.0024 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.030-0.170 mm (0.0012-0.0067 in)
Piston Ring Thickness
First Compression Ring 1.175-1.190 mm (0.0463-0.0469 in)
Second Compression Ring 1.470-1.495 mm (0.0579-0.0589 in)
Oil Control Ring 2.360-2.480 mm (0.0929-0.0976 in)