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Piston Ring, Engine

DIMENSIONS
End-Gap:
Top Ring:
Standard (New) 0.20-0.35 mm (0.008-0.014 inch)
Service Limit 0.60 mm (0.024 inch)
Second Ring:
Standard (New) 0.40-0.55 mm (0.016-0.022 inch)
Service Limit 0.70 mm (0.028 inch)
Oil Ring:
Standard (New) 0.20-0.70 mm (0.008-0.028 inch)
Service Limit 0.80 mm (0.031 inch)

Clearance:
Top Ring:
Standard (New) 0.035-0.060 mm (0.0014-0.0024 inch)
Service Limit 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Second Ring:
Standard (New) 0.030-0.055 mm (0.0012-0.0022 inch)
Service Limit 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)