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Piston Ring Measurements

M54 2.5L / 3.0L Piston Rings
M54 2.5L -- --
1st groove -- --
End clearance mm 0.20 - 0.40
Axial play mm 0.020 - 0.060
2nd groove -- --
End clearance mm 0.20 - 0.060
Axial play mm 0.020 - 0.060
3rd groove (oil scraper) -- --
End clearance mm 0.20 - 0.45
Axial play mm 0.015 - 0.060
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M54 3.0L -- --
1st groove -- --
End clearance mm 0.20 - 0.40
Axial play mm 0.020 - 0.060
2nd groove -- --
End clearance mm 0.20 - 0.40
Axial play mm 0.020 - 0.060
3rd groove (oil scraper) -- --
End clearance mm 0.20 - 0.45
Axial play mm 0.015 - 0.060