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Piston Ring: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Manual Trans
One CYL14.70.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
Each Additional CYL0.50.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
All Cyls15.60.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
Auto Trans
2WD
One CYL13.80.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
Each Additional CYL0.50.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
All Cyls14.70.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
AWD
One CYL15.70.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
Each Additional CYL0.50.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
All Cyls16.60.0BIncludes: Remove Cylinder Top Ridge, Deglaze Cylinder Walls And Clean Carbon.
NOTE
To R&R Piston, Pin or Connecting Rod, Add
One0.20.0B
Each Additional0.10.0B
All0.50.0B
To R&R Connecting Rod Bearings, Add
Each0.10.0B
To R&R Spark Plugs, Add0.30.0B