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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston ring
Groove clearance
No. 1 0.02 to 0.07 mm (0.0008 to 0.0028 in.)
No. 2 0.02 to 0.06 mm (0.0008 to 0.0024 in.)
Oil 0.07 to 0.15 mm (0.0028 to 0.0060 in.)
End gap
No. 1
Standard 0.30 to 0.40 mm (0.0118 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)
No. 2
Standard 0.40 to 0.50 mm (0.0157 to 0.0197 in.)
Maximum 1.1 mm (0.043 in.)
Oil (Side rail)
Standard 0.10 to 0.40 mm (0.0039 to 0.0157 in.)
Maximum 1.0 mm (0.039 in.)