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

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Piston Ring: Specifications

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 40 033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0 0031 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)