Engine Mechanical Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD V8-6.0LSECTION Engine Mechanical Specifications
Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Production 0.23-0.44 mm (0.009-0.017 in)
Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Service 0.23-0.5 mm (0.009-0.0196 in)
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Production 0.44-0.7 mm (0.017-0.027 in)
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Service 0.44-0.76 mm (0.0173-0.03 in)
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Production 0.18-0.75 mm (0.007-0.029 in)
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore - Service 0.18-0.81 mm (0.007-0.032 in)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring - Production 0.04-0.085 mm (0.00157-0.00335 in)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring - Service 0.04-0.085 mm (0.00157-0.00335 in)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring - Production 0.04-0.078 mm (0.00157-0.0031 in)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring - Service 0.04-0.078 mm (0.00157-0.0031 in)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring - Production 0.012-0.2 mm (0.0005-0.0078 in)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring - Service 0.012-0.2 mm (0.0005-0.0078 in)
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