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Piston Ring, Engine

PISTON RINGS

Ring Gap:
Top Compression Ring 0.15 - 0.30 mm (0.0059 - 0.0118 in.)
Wear Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

2nd Compression Ring 0.30 - 0.45 mm (0.0118 - 0.0177 in.)
Wear Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 in.)

Oil Control Steel Rails 0.20 - 0.70 mm (0.0079 - 0.0276 in.)
Wear Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Ring Side Clearance:
Compression Rings 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.1182 - 0.0028 in.)
Wear Limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in.)

Oil Ring Pack 0.06 - 0.15 mm (0.0024 - 0.0059 in.)