Piston Ring Side Clearance
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Make sure the piston ring grooves are clean and free of nicks and burrs.
| 1 - FEELER GAUGE |
- Measure the ring side clearance as shown in illustration make sure the feeler gauge (1) fits snugly between the ring land and the ring. Replace any ring not within specification.
- Rotate the ring around the piston, the ring must rotate in the groove with out binding.
PISTON RING SPECIFICATION CHART
| Ring Position | Ring/Groove | Maximum |
| Side Clearance | Clearance | |
| Upper Ring | 0.02-0.07 mm | 0.11 mm |
| (0.0008- 0.0028 in.) | (0.004 in.) | |
| Intermediate Ring | 0.02-0.06 mm | 0.10 mm |
| (0.0008-0.0023 in.) | (0.004 in.) | |
| Ring Position | Ring Gap | Wear Limit |
| Upper Ring | 0.23-0.38 mm | 0.43 mm |
| - | (0.0090-0.0149 in.) | (0.017 in.) |
| Intermediate Ring | 0.35-0.60 mm | 0.74 mm |
| - | (0.0137-0.0236 in.) | (0.029 in.) |
| Oil Control Ring | 0.015-0.66 mm | 0.76 mm |
| (Steel Rail) | (0.0059- 0.0259 in.) | (0.030 in.) |