Piston Ring Groove Clearance, Checking
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, and 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
Clean ring Groove before checking.
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
| Piston Ring |
|
Ring to Groove Clearance |
| |
|
New |
Wear limit |
| Flat Ring |
mm |
0.04 to 0.09 |
0.15 |
| Tapered ring |
mm |
0.03 to 0.06 |
0.15 |
| Oil scraping ring |
mm |
0.02 to 0.06 |
0.15 |