Piston Ring, Engine

2011 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4WD V8-6.2LSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Piston Rings
Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore -
Production 0.17-0.38 mm (0.0067-0.0150 in.)
Piston Ring End Gap - First Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore -
Service 0.17-0.44 mm (0.0067-0.0173 in.)
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore -
Production 0.32-0.63 mm (0.0126-0.0248 in.)
Piston Ring End Gap - Second Compression Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore -
Service 0.32-0.69 mm (0.0126-0.0272 in.)
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore -
Production 0.22-0.79 mm (0.0086-0.0311 in.)
Piston Ring End Gap - Oil Control Ring - Measured in Cylinder Bore -
Service 0.22-0.85 mm (0.0086-0.0335 in.)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring -
Production 0.030-0.083 mm (0.0012-0.0033 in.)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - First Compression Ring -
Service 0.030-0.083 mm (0.0012-0.0033 in.)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring -
Production 0.040-0.083 mm (0.0016-0.0033 in.)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Second Compression Ring -
Service 0.040-0.083 mm (0.0016-0.0033 in.)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring -
Production 0.013-0.201 mm (0.0005-0.0079 in.)
Piston Ring-to-Groove Clearance - Oil Control Ring -
Service 0.013-0.201 mm (0.0005-0.0079 in.)
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