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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2009SORENTO 2WD V6-3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSENGINECYLINDER BLOCK ASSEMBLYSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSPISTON SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8L
Piston specifications
2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8LSECTION Piston specifications
Piston
The standard measurement of the piston outside diameter is taken 14 mm (0.5512 in.) from the bottom of the piston.
Standard diameter
95.96 - 95.99 mm (3.7779 - 3.7791 in) - 3.8L
Piston-to-cylinder clearance 0.03 - 0.05 mm (0.0012 - 0.0020 in)
Piston ring side clearance
Standard
No.1 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0027 in)
No.2 0.03 - 0.07 mm (0.0012 - 0.0027 in)
Oil ring 0.06 - 0.15 mm (0.0024 - 0.0059 in)
Limit
No.1 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
No.2 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Oil ring 0.2 mm(0.008 in)
PISTON PINS
Piston pin diameter 23.001 - 23.006 mm (0.9055 - 0.9057 in)
Piston pin-to-piston clearance 0.010 - 0.020 mm (0.0004 - 0.0008 in)
Piston pin-to-connecting rod interference -0.032 ~ -0.016 mm (-0.0012 ~ -0.00063 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.