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Piston Ring, Engine

End Gap
Top Ring
Standard 0.2-0.3 mm (0.0079-0.0118 inch)
Maximum Limit 0.7 mm (0.0276 inch)
Second Ring
Standard 0.2-0.3 mm (0.0079-0.0118 inch)
Maximum Limit 0.7 mm (0.0276 inch)
Oil Ring
Standard 0.2-0.7 mm (0.0079-0.0275 inch)
Maximum Limit 1.8 mm (0.0708 inch)

Groove Clearance
First 0.03-0.07 mm (0.0012-0.0027 inch)
Second 0.02-0.06 mm (0.0008-0.0023 inch)