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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TRAVERSE AWD V6-3.6LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RINGSPECIFICATIONS
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6L
Piston Ring: Specifications
2009 Chevrolet Traverse AWD V6-3.6LSECTION Specifications
PISTON RING END GAP
First Compression Ring 0.150-0.300 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.280-0.480 mm (0.0110-0.0189 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.150-0.600 mm (0.0059-0.0236 in)
PISTON RING TO GROOVE CLEARANCE
First Compression Ring 0.030-0.065 mm (0.0012-0.0026 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.015-0.060 mm (0.0006-0.0024 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.030-0.170 mm (0.0012-0.0067 in)
Piston to Bore Clearance 0.026-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0021 in)
First Compression Ring 0.150-0.300 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.280-0.480 mm (0.0110-0.0189 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.150-0.600 mm (0.0059-0.0236 in)
PISTON RING TO GROOVE CLEARANCE
First Compression Ring 0.030-0.065 mm (0.0012-0.0026 in)
Second Compression Ring 0.015-0.060 mm (0.0006-0.0024 in)
Oil Control Ring 0.030-0.170 mm (0.0012-0.0067 in)
Piston to Bore Clearance 0.026-0.052 mm (0.0010-0.0021 in)
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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.