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

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

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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)
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)
Piston Ring Thickness
First Compression Ring 1.176-1.197mm (0.0463-0.0471 inch)
Second Compression Ring 1.1476-1.497mm (0.0581-0.0589 inch)