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Piston Ring: Specifications

Piston Ring End Gaps [1]:

Top compression ring:

New ..................................................................................................................................................................  0.20-0.40 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in.)
Wear limit .................................................................................................................................................................................  1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Bottom compression ring:

New ..................................................................................................................................................................  0.20-0.40 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in.)
Wear limit .................................................................................................................................................................................  1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Oil scraper ring:

New ..................................................................................................................................................................  0.25-0.50 mm (0.0098-0.0197 in.)
Wear limit .................................................................................................................................................................................  1.0 mm (0.039 in.)

Piston Ring Side Clearances [2]:

Compression rings:

New ..................................................................................................................................................................  0.02-0.07 mm (0.0008-0.0028 in.)
Wear limit .............................................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)

Oil scraper ring:

New ..................................................................................................................................................................  0.02-0.06 mm (0.0008-0.0024 in.)
Wear limit .............................................................................................................................................................................  0.15 mm (0.0059 in.)

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[1]:  Piston ring end gaps are checked with the piston rings inserted approximately 15 mm (5/8 in.) from the bottom of the cylinder.
[2]:  Piston ring side clearance is checked using feeler gauges. Piston ring grooves should be thoroughly cleaned before checking ring side clearance.
Measure each ring in its original groove.

Piston Ring, Engine|Testing and Inspection > < Piston Pin <--> [Piston Pin, Engine]|Specifications