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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMITSUBISHI2005LANCER EVOLUTION L4-2.0L DOHC TURBOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution L4-2.0L DOHC Turbo
Piston Ring, Engine
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution L4-2.0L DOHC TurboSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Piston Ring
Piston ring side clearance
No.1
Standard value 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.0039 inch)
No.2
Standard value 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0024 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.0039 inch)
Piston ring end gap
No.1
Standard value 0.20 - 0.30 mm (0.0079 - 0.0118 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
No.2
Standard value 0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.0128 - 0.0197 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Oil ring
Standard value 0.10 - 0.40 mm (0.0039 - 0.0157 inch)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
Piston ring side clearance
No.1
Standard value 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0028 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.0039 inch)
No.2
Standard value 0.02 - 0.06 mm (0.0008 - 0.0024 inch)
Limit 0.1 mm (0.0039 inch)
Piston ring end gap
No.1
Standard value 0.20 - 0.30 mm (0.0079 - 0.0118 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
No.2
Standard value 0.35 - 0.50 mm (0.0128 - 0.0197 inch)
Limit 0.8 mm (0.031 inch)
Oil ring
Standard value 0.10 - 0.40 mm (0.0039 - 0.0157 inch)
Limit 1.0 mm (0.039 inch)
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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.