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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston ring end gap top 0.15-0.30 mm (0.006-0.012 inch)
Piston ring end gap intermediate 0.25-0.50 mm (0.0098-0.0197 inch)
Piston ring end gap oil control 0.15-0.65 mm (0.0059-0.0256 inch)
Piston ring groove width top 1.52-1.54 mm (0.0598-0.0606 inch)
Piston ring groove width intermediate 1.52-1.54 mm (0.0598-0.0606 inch)
Piston ring groove width oil control 3.030-3.056 mm (0.1193-0.1203 inch)
Piston ring width top and intermediate 1.50-1.48 mm (0.0590-0.0582 inch)
Piston ring to groove clearance top 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0020 inch)
Piston ring to groove clearance intermediate 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0020 inch)