Piston Ring Groove Clearance, Checking
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Volkswagen Jetta and 2005 Volkswagen Jetta. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
-- Before measuring, clean ring groove.
| Piston ring dimensions in mm |
New |
Wear limit |
| 1. Compression ring |
0.06 to 0.09 |
0.25 |
| 2. Compression ring |
0.05 to 0.08 |
0.25 |
| Oil scraping ring |
0.03 to 0.06 |
0.15 |