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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston ring end gap (top) 0.15-0.30 mm (0.0059-0.0118 inch)
Piston ring end gap (intermediate) 0.15-0.30 mm (0.0059-0.0118 inch)
Piston ring end gap (oil control) 0.15-0.30 mm (0.0059-0.0118 inch)
Piston ring width (top) 1.5 mm (0.05 inch)
Piston ring width (intermediate) 1.5 mm (0.05 inch)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance (top) 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 inch)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance (intermediate) 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0023 inch)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance (oil control) 0.030-0.070 mm (0.0012-0.0028 inch)