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

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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston Ring
- Compression (top) 0.050-0.090 mm (0.002-0.004 inch)
- Compression (bottom) 0.030-0.080 mm (0.00118-0.00315 inch)
- Oil ring Ring Gap Snug fit
- Compression (top) 0.130-0.280 mm (0.005-0.011 inch)
- Compression (bottom) 0.300-0.550 mm (0.0018-0.0022 inch)
- Oil ring (steel rail) 0.150-0.650 mm (0.006-0.0256 inch)
Piston to Deck 0.035-0.565 mm (0.001-0.022 inch)
Piston Ring Thickness
- Compression (top) 1.480-1.500 mm (0.058-0.059 inch)
- Compression (bottom) 1.470-1.490 mm (0.0587-0.0586 inch)
- Oil ring N/A