Piston, Engine

2008 Chevrolet Malibu L4-2.4L HybridSECTION Piston, Engine
Piston - Piston Diameter - @14.5 mm up 87.967-87.982 mm (3.4633-3.4638 in)
Piston - Piston Pin Bore Diameter 20.004-20.009 mm (0.7876-0.7878 in)
Piston - Piston Ring Groove Width - Oil Control 2.51-2.53 mm (0.0988-0.0996 in)
Piston - Piston Ring Groove Width - Second 1.52-1.54 mm (0.0598-0.0606 in)
Piston - Piston Ring Groove Width - Top 1.23-1.25 mm (0.0484-0.0492 in)
Piston - Piston to Bore Clearance 0.010-0.041 mm (0.0004-0.0016 in)
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.
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