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Piston Ring, Engine

Piston
Ring groove width
Top
Standard or New 1.235 - 1.245 mm (0.0486 - 0.0490 inch)
Service Limit 1.265 mm (0.050 inch)
Second
Standard or New 1.230 - 1.240 mm (0.0484 - 0.0488 inch)
Service Limit 1.26 mm (0.050 inch)
Oil
Standard or New 2.505 - 2.525 mm (0.0986 - 0.0994 inch)
Service Limit 2.55 mm (0.100 inch)
Piston ring
Ring-to-groove clearance
Top
Standard or New 0.045 - 0.070 mm (0.0018 - 0.0028 inch)
Service Limit 0.13 mm (0.006 inch)
Second
Standard or New 0.040 -0.065 mm (0.0016 - 0.0026 inch)
Service Limit 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Ring end gap
Top
Standard or New 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.008 - 0.014 inch)
Service Limit 0.60 mm (0.024 inch)
Second
Standard or New 0.50 - 0.65 mm (0.020 - 0.026 inch)
Service Limit 0.75 mm (0.030 inch)
Oil
Standard or New 0.20 - 0.70 mm (0.008 - 0.028 inch)
Service Limit 0.80 mm (0.031 inch)