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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston Rings
Number of Rings 3
Compression 2
Oil Control 1
Oil Ring Type 3-Piece, Steel Rail, Chrome Face
Piston Ring Gap
Top & 2nd Compressing Ring 0.30-0.55 mm (0.0118-0.0217 inch)
Oil Control (Steel Rails) 0.25-1.00 mm ((0.0098-0.0394 inch)
Service Rings
Ring Gap-Compression 0.300-0.550 mm (0.0118-0.0217 inch)
Ring Gap-Oil Control 0.250-1.00 mm (0.0098-0.0394 inch)
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Top & 2nd Compression Rings 0.030-0.095 mm (0.0012-0.0037 inch)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails 0.014-0.226 mm (0.0005-0.0089 inch)
Piston Ring Width
Compression Rings 1.46-1.50 mm (0.0575-0.0591 inch)
Oil Ring (Steel Rails) 0.510 mm (0.0201 inch)