Piston Ring: Specifications

2007 Chevrolet Impala V6-3.5LSECTION Specifications
Piston Ring to Groove Clearance
First Compression Ring 0.03-0.076 mm 0.001-0.003 in
Second Compression Ring 0.04-0.078 mm 0.002-0.003 in
Oil Control Ring 0.09 mm 0.004 in

Piston Ring Thickness
First Compression Ring 1.164-1.190 mm 0.046-0.047 in
Second Compression Ring 1.472-1.490 mm 0.058 in
Oil Control Ring - Maximum 2.440 mm 0.096 in
RENDER: 1.0x

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