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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston ring
Ring closed gap
Top ring Standard 0.20 - 0.25 mm (0.0079 - 0.0098 in)
Second ring Standard 0.40 - 0.50 mm (0.0157 - 0.0197 in)
Oil ring Standard 0.20 - 0.50 mm (0.0079 - 0.0197 in)
Ring groove gap
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)
Oil ring Standard 0.065 - 0.165 mm (0.0026 - 0.0065 in)