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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston Ring End Gap
First Compression Ring 0.25 - 0.46 mm (0.010 - 0.018 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.58 - 0.84 mm (0.023 - 0.033 inch)
Oil Control Ring 0.254 - 0.762 mm (0.010 - 0.030 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance
First Compression Ring 0.033 - 0.079 mm (0.0013 - 0.0031 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.033 - 0.079 mm (0.0013 - 0.0031 inch)
Oil Control Ring 0.023 - 0.201 mm (0.0009 - 0.0079 inch)
Piston Ring Thickness
First Compression Ring 1.176 - 1.197 mm (0.0463 - 0.0471 inch)
Second Compression Ring 1.1476 - 1.497 mm (0.0581 - 0.0589 inch)
Oil Control Ring 1.854 - 2.007 mm (0.073 - 0.079 inch)