Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Piston Ring, Engine

Piston
Ring groove width
Top
Standard or New 1.230 - 1.240 mm (0.0484 inch)
Service Limit 1.26 mm (0.0450 inch)
Second
Standard or New 1.240 - 1.250 mm (0.0488 - 0.0492 inch)
Service Limit 1.270 mm (0.050 inch)
Oil
Standard or New 2.005 - 2.025 mm (0.0789 - 0.0797 inch)
Service Limit 2.05 mm (0.081 inch)

Piston ring
Ring-to-groove clearance
Top
Standard or New 0.045 - 0.070 mm (0.0018 - 0.0028 inch)
Service Limit 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Second
Standard or New 0.050 - 0.075 mm (0.0020 - 0.0030 inch)
Service limit 0.13 mm (0.005 inch)
Ring end gap
Top
Standard or New 0.20 - 0.35 mm (0.008 - 0.014 inch)
Service Limit 0.60 mm (0.024 inch)
Second
Standard or New 0.40 - 0.55 mm (0.016 - 0.022 inch)
Service Limit 0.70 mm (0.028 inch)
Oil
Standard or new 0.20 - 0.70 mm (0.008 - 0.028 inch)
Service Limit 0.80 mm (0.031 inch)