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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN L4-2.4L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYPISTON RING, ENGINE
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHC
Piston Ring, Engine
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHCSECTION Piston Ring, Engine
All Specifications Given In Inches Unless Otherwise Noted.
Piston Ring End Gap [01]
Compression [17]
Oil 0.0098 - 0.0250
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Compression 0.0011 - 0.0031
Oil 0.0004 - 0.0070
Footnotes:
[01] -- Minimum.
[17] -- Top ring, 0.0098 - 0.0200; second ring, 0.0090 - 0.0180.
Piston Ring End Gap [01]
Compression [17]
Oil 0.0098 - 0.0250
Piston Ring Side Clearance
Compression 0.0011 - 0.0031
Oil 0.0004 - 0.0070
Footnotes:
[01] -- Minimum.
[17] -- Top ring, 0.0098 - 0.0200; second ring, 0.0090 - 0.0180.
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.