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

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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston rings
Ring-to-groove clearance
Top
Standard or New 0.035 - 0.060 mm (0.0014 - 0.024 inch)
Limit 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Second
Standard or New 0.030 - 0.055 mm (0.0012 - 0.0022 inch)
Limit 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Ring end gap
Top
Standard or New 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.008 - 0.014 inch)
Limit 0.60 mm (0.024 inch)
Second
Standard or New 0.40 - 0.55 mm (0.016 - 0.022 inch)
Limit 0.70 mm (0.028 inch)
Oil
Standard or New 0.20 - 0.70 mm (0.008 - 0.028 inch)
Limit 0.80 mm (0.031 inch)