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Piston Ring, Engine

DIMENSIONS
Piston Rings Ring Width:
Compression (Top) 1.460-1.490 mm (0.0575-1.0587 inch)
Compression (Bottom) 1.460-1.490 mm (0.0575-0.0587 inch)
Oil Ring Side Seal-Snug Fit
Service Limit Side Clearance 0.015 mm (0.0006 inch) Max.

Ring Gap:
Compression (Top) 0.25-0.50 mm (0.01-0.02 inch)
Compression (Bottom) 0.25-0.50 mm (0.01-0.02 inch)
Oil Ring (Steel Rail) 0.25-1.25 mm (0.010-0.049 inch)

Side Clearance:
1st Ring 0.040-0.095 mm (0.0016-0.0037 inch)
2nd Ring 0.040-0.095 mm (0.0016-0.0037 inch)