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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2006MALIBU V6-3.5L VIN 8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON, ENGINE
2006 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8
Piston, Engine
2006 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8SECTION Piston, Engine
Piston Diameter - production 93.980 - 94.020 mm (3.7 - 3.701 inch)
Piston Diameter - service limit 93.960 mm (3.699 inch)
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 24.008 - 24.013 mm (0.9452 - 0.9454 inch)
Piston Ring Groove Width 1.23 - 1.255 mm (0.048 - 0.049 inch)
Piston to Bore Clearance - production -0.029 to +0.029 mm (-0.0011 to +0.011 inch)
Piston to Bore Clearance - service limit - Maximum 0.080 mm (0.003 inch)
Piston Diameter - service limit 93.960 mm (3.699 inch)
Piston Pin Bore Diameter 24.008 - 24.013 mm (0.9452 - 0.9454 inch)
Piston Ring Groove Width 1.23 - 1.255 mm (0.048 - 0.049 inch)
Piston to Bore Clearance - production -0.029 to +0.029 mm (-0.0011 to +0.011 inch)
Piston to Bore Clearance - service limit - Maximum 0.080 mm (0.003 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.