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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston ring
Piston ring gap
Top ring
Standard 0.23 - 0.28 mm (0.0091 - 0.0110 in)
Second ring
Standard 0.37 - 0.52 mm (0.015 - 0.0203 in)
Oil ring
Standard 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.0079 - 0.0197 in)
Clearance between piston ring and piston ring groove
Top ring
Standard 0.040 - 0.080 mm (0.0016 - 0.0031 in)
Second ring
Standard 0.030 - 0.070 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 in)