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Piston Ring, Engine

Engine overhaul
Piston ring side clearance mm (in.)
No. 1
Service Limit 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in.)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 in.)
No. 2
Standard value 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0023 in.)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.003 in.)
Piston ring end gap
No. 1
Service Limit 0.15 - 0.30 mm (0.006 - 0.012 in.)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
No. 2
Service Limit 0.28 - 0.43 mm (0.011 - 0.017 in.)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.03 in.)
Oil ring side rail
Service Limit 0.10 - 0.40 mm (0.004 - 0.016 in.)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.03 in.)