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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER1996NEW YORKER V6-3.5L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
1996 Chrysler New Yorker V6-3.5L VIN F
Piston Ring, Engine
1996 Chrysler New Yorker V6-3.5L VIN FSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
PISTON RINGS
Number of Rings Per Piston 3
Compression 2
Oil 1
Oil Ring Type 3-Piece, Steel Rail; Chrome-Face
Ring Width
Compression 1.47 - 1.50 mm
(0.058 - 0.059 in.)
Oil-Steel Rails 0.435 - 0.510 mm
(0.017 - 0.020 in.)
Ring Gap
Top Compression Ring 0.30 - 0.46 mm
(0.012 - 0.018 in.)
2nd Compression Ring 0.30 - 0.55 mm
(0.012 - 0.022 in.)
Oil-Steel Rails 0.250-1.00 mm
(0.0098 - 0.0394 in.)
Ring Side Clearance
Compression 0.030 - 0.080 mm
(0.0015 - 0.0033 in.)
Oil-Steel Rails 0.047 - 0.196 mm
(0.0019 - 0.0077 in.)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.