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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006IMPALA V6-3.5L VIN K FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
2006 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5L VIN K Flex Fuel
Piston Ring, Engine
2006 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5L VIN K Flex FuelSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Piston Ring End Gap
First Compression Ring 0.18 - 0.39 mm (0.007 - 0.015 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.48 - 0.74 mm (0.019 - 0.029 inch)
Oil Control Ring 0.25 - 0.74 mm (0.010 - 0.029 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance
First Compression Ring 0.03 - 0.076 mm (0.001 - 0.003 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.04 - 0.078 mm (0.002 - 0.003 inch)
Oil Control Ring 0.09 mm (0.004 inch)
Piston Ring Thickness
First Compression Ring 1.164 - 1.190 mm (0.046 - 0.047 inch)
Second Compression Ring 1.472 - 1.490 mm (0.058 inch)
Oil Control Ring - Maximum 2.440 mm (0.096 inch)
First Compression Ring 0.18 - 0.39 mm (0.007 - 0.015 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.48 - 0.74 mm (0.019 - 0.029 inch)
Oil Control Ring 0.25 - 0.74 mm (0.010 - 0.029 inch)
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance
First Compression Ring 0.03 - 0.076 mm (0.001 - 0.003 inch)
Second Compression Ring 0.04 - 0.078 mm (0.002 - 0.003 inch)
Oil Control Ring 0.09 mm (0.004 inch)
Piston Ring Thickness
First Compression Ring 1.164 - 1.190 mm (0.046 - 0.047 inch)
Second Compression Ring 1.472 - 1.490 mm (0.058 inch)
Oil Control Ring - Maximum 2.440 mm (0.096 inch)
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When to See a Mechanic
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.