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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1997LSS V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN K
Piston Ring, Engine
1997 Oldsmobile LSS V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
Groove Depth
Top Compression 4.019-40146 mm (0.158-0.163 inch)
2nd Compression 4.214-4.341 mm (0.0166-0.171 inch)
Oil Control 3.814-3.941 mm (0.150-0.155 inch)
End Gap
Top Compression 0.305-0.559 mm (0.012-0.022 inch)
2nd Compression 0.762-1.016 mm (0.030-0.040 inch)
Oil Control 0.254-0.762 mm (0.010-0.030 inch)
Side Clearance
Top Compression 0.033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0.0031 inch)
2nd Compression 0.033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0.0031 inch)
Oil Control 0.023-0.201 mm (0.0009-0.0079 inch)
Width
Top Compression 1.176-1.197 mm (0.0463-0.0471 inch)
2nd Compression 1.476-1.497 mm (0.0581-0.0589 inch)
Oil Control 1.854-2.007 mm (0.073-0.079 inch)
Top Compression 4.019-40146 mm (0.158-0.163 inch)
2nd Compression 4.214-4.341 mm (0.0166-0.171 inch)
Oil Control 3.814-3.941 mm (0.150-0.155 inch)
End Gap
Top Compression 0.305-0.559 mm (0.012-0.022 inch)
2nd Compression 0.762-1.016 mm (0.030-0.040 inch)
Oil Control 0.254-0.762 mm (0.010-0.030 inch)
Side Clearance
Top Compression 0.033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0.0031 inch)
2nd Compression 0.033-0.079 mm (0.0013-0.0031 inch)
Oil Control 0.023-0.201 mm (0.0009-0.0079 inch)
Width
Top Compression 1.176-1.197 mm (0.0463-0.0471 inch)
2nd Compression 1.476-1.497 mm (0.0581-0.0589 inch)
Oil Control 1.854-2.007 mm (0.073-0.079 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.