Piston, Engine

1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Piston, Engine
Used Piston Clearance (41 mm from Top of Piston) 0.0020-0.0036
New Piston Clearance (41 mm from Top of Piston) 0.0004-0.0020
Piston Ring Groove Depth Top Compression 0. 158-0.163
2nd Compression 0.0166-0.171
Oil Control 0.150-0.155
RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.