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Piston Ring


Piston Ring-to-Ring Groove Clearance
Standard clearance
Top: 0.0430 - 0.075 mm (0.0016 - 0.0029 inch)
Second: 0.0430 - 0.085 mm (0.00106 - 0.0033 inch)
Maximum clearance: 0.510 mm (0.0039 inch)

Piston Ring End Gap
Standard End Gap
Top: 0.510 - 0.25 mm (0.004 - 0.009 inch)
Second: 0.27 - 0.42 mm (0.011 - 0.016 inch)
Oil (rail): 0.15 - 0.65 mm (0.006 - 0.025 inch)
Maximum end gap
Top: 0.550 mm (0.019 inch)
Second: 0.65 mm (0.025 inch)
Oil (rail): 0.590 mm (0.035 inch)