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Piston Ring, Engine

Ring Width
Compression
Top 1.47-1.49 mm (0.0578-0.0582 inch)
Bottom 1.46-1.49 mm (0.0574-0.0586 inch)
Oil Ring
Type Side Seal
Side Clearance
Maximum 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)
Ring Gap
Compression
Top 0.25-0.28 mm (0.010-0.030 inch)
Bottom 0.25-0.28 mm (0.010-0.030 inch)
Steel Rail 0.04-1.68 mm (0.016-0.066 inch)
Side Clearance
1st Ring 0.04-0.08 mm (0.0015-0.0032 inch)
2nd Ring 0.04-0.09 mm (0.0015-0.0035 inch)
Oil, Maximum 0.15 mm (0.006 inch)