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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston Ring Ring-to-Ring Groove Clearance Top 0.030 - 0.065
Second 0.030 - 0.070
Oil (Rail) 0.07 - 0.16
Max. Top, Second 0.15
Max. Oil (Rail) 0.20
End Gap
Measured In Cylinder
Top 0.15 - 0.30
Second 0.30 - 0.45
Oil (Rail) 0.20 - 0.70
Maximum 1.0