What happens when the piston rings get worn out?
The engine inside of your vehicle contains a series of rings that are called piston rings. These rings help regulate the oil pressure and the amount of oil consumed by the engine. If the piston rings were to get damaged or worn out, then you will have all kinds of problems happening with your engine.
What causes engine oil to blow by into the air filter box?
If any cylinder tests low squirt a small amount of oil or transmission fluid into the corresponding spark plug hole and perform the test again. If the compression raises after applying oil then the piston ring for that cylinder is bad and is likely the cause of the oil blow-by. Repairing Internal Problems
How often should I add oil to my piston rings?
This means you’ll have to regularly add oil to your vehicle rather than wait the standard 3,000 to 5,000 miles before you do it. If you find yourself adding oil more often than you should, then have a mechanic inspect your piston rings.
What to do if oil gets in the air filter?
If you notice engine oil in the air filter or intake housing, a professional mechanic might recommend a compression test. This is where a mechanic will install a compression gauge on each individual spark plug hole to check the compression of each cylinder.
If any cylinder tests low squirt a small amount of oil or transmission fluid into the corresponding spark plug hole and perform the test again. If the compression raises after applying oil then the piston ring for that cylinder is bad and is likely the cause of the oil blow-by. Repairing Internal Problems
What kind of oil to use on piston rings?
It is highly recommended that the oil be changed and “running in oil” be used with your new piston rings. Use a 30 weight non-detergent oil, available at any auto parts store. Do not use any specialty oils or Castro GTX. Your piston rings will never seat. Modern oil is a lot different than the oils out only a decade ago.
Why are the rings on my piston not sitting?
The down side to improper break-in are seized pistons. Modern oil’s film strength can be so strong that it can keep the rings from ever contacting the cylinder. Although this is a good feature once the rings are seated, some contact has to occur with grey cast iron rings during break-in.
How to fix a piston ring on a motorcycle?
After a few acceleration stints shut off the machine and let it cool down for 10 minutes or so. Repeat the process a few times and then park the machine over night until completely cold. Recheck all base nuts and head bolts. Ride the motorcycle as normal for the first 300 miles avoiding long stretches of constant engine RPM.