Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston ring groove depth Top compression 0.158-0.163 in.
2nd compression 0.0166-0.171 in.
Oil control 0.150-0.155 in.
Piston ring end gap Top compression 0.010-0.018 in.
2nd compression 0.023-0.33 in.
Oil control 0.010-0.30 in.
Piston ring side clearance Top compression 0.0013-0.0031 in.
2nd compression 0.0013-0.0031 in.
Oil control 0.0009-0.0079 in.
Piston ring width Top compression 0.0463-0.0471 in.
2nd compression 0.0581-0.0589 in.
Oil control 0.073-0.079 in.