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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston Rings
Ring end gap
Top compression 0.29-0.79 mm (0.011-0.031 inch)
Intermediate compression 1.42-1.930 mm (0.056-0.076 inch)
Oil control 0.24-0.737 mm (0.009-0.029 inch)
Ring groove width
Upper limit - (measured over 2.10 mm (0.082 inch) gauge pins) 96.606 mm (3.8034 inch)
Replacement limit - (measured over 2.10 mm (0.082 inch) gauge pins) 96.406 mm (3.7955 inch)
Piston ring width 1.990-1.969 mm (0.078-0.077 inch)
Piston ring-to-groove clearance
Intermediate 0.050-0.096 mm (0.0020-0.0038 inch)
Oil controlling 0.040-0.095 mm (0.0015-0.0037 inch)