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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2023DURANGO GT, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 3 (6.2L ENGINE (SERVICE INFORMATION))TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINE SPECIFICATIONSPISTONS
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango GT, RWD
Engine Specifications: Pistons
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango GT, RWDSECTION Pistons
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PISTONS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Clearance Measured at 38.0 mm (1.5 in.) Below Deck | 0.0425 - 0.0675 mm | 0.001670 - 0.00266 in. |
| Ring Groove Diameter | ||
| Groove #1 | 95.3 - 95.5 mm | 3.752 - 3.760 in. |
| Groove #2 | 93.1 - 93.3 mm | 3.665 - 3.673 in. |
| Weight | 502 grams | 17.71 oz. |
| Piston Length | 52.33 - 52.63 mm | 2.060 - 2.072 in. |
| Ring Groove Width | ||
| No. 1 | 1.24 mm | 0.0488 in |
| No. 2 | 1.24 mm | 0.0488 in |
| No. 3 | 2.05 mm | 0.0803 in. |
PISTON RINGS
| DESCRIPTION | SPECIFICATION | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | Standard | |
| Ring Gap | ||
| Top Compression Ring | 0.35 - 0.50 mm | 0.0138 - 0.0197 in. |
| Second Compression Ring | 0.65 - 0.90 mm | 0.0255 - 0.0355 in. |
| Oil Control (Steel Rails) | 0.15 - 0.45 mm | 0.0059 - 0.0177 in. |
| Side Clearance | ||
| Top Compression Ring | 0.040 - 0.072 mm | 0.0016 - 0.0028 in. |
| Second Compression Ring | 0.040 - 0.072 mm | 0.0016 - 0.0028 in. |
| Oil Ring (Steel Ring) | 0.061 - 0.210 mm | 0.0024 - 0.0083 in. |
| Ring Width | ||
| Top Compression Ring | 1.172 - 1.190 mm | 0.0461 - 0.0468 in. |
| Second Compression Ring | 1.172 - 1.190 mm | 0.0461 - 0.0468 in. |
| Oil Ring (Steel Rails) | 0.387 - 0.413 mm | 0.0152 - 0.0163 in. |
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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.