Piston Ring End Gap
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- End gap
- Top ring : 0.20 - 0.39 mm (0.0079 - 0.0154 in)
- 2nd ring : 0.32 - 0.56 mm (0.0126 - 0.0220 in)
- Oil ring : 0.20 - 0.69 mm (0.0079 - 0.0272 in)
- Limit of end gap
- Top ring : 0.49 mm (0.0193 in)
- 2nd ring : 0.64 mm (0.0252 in)
- Oil ring : 1.09 mm (0.0429 in)
- If out of specification, replace piston ring. If gap exceeds maximum limit with a new ring, rebore cylinder and use oversized piston and piston rings. Refer to , "PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON PIN ".
- When replacing the piston, check the cylinder block surface for scratches or seizure. If scratches or seizure is found, hone or replace the cylinder block.