These rings basically seal the gap between the piston and the cylinder wall inside your engine. They do a few key things. First, they maintain compression – that’s keeping the power of the combustion process inside the cylinder where it belongs, instead of leaking out. Second, they control the oil. They scrape excess oil off the cylinder walls as the piston moves up and down, preventing oil from getting into the combustion chamber and burning. And finally, they help transfer heat from the piston to the cylinder walls, keeping everything cooled down. Inside your engine, the piston rings are absolutely critical to how everything works. They're part of what allows your engine to build power efficiently, use fuel wisely, and run smoothly. You can think of them as acting like a shield, preventing the forces of combustion from escaping and damaging things, and keeping the lubrication where it needs to be. Without properly functioning rings, everything starts to fall apart, pretty quickly. If your piston rings wear out or break, you’ll notice if you pay attention. You’ll probably see a loss of power, because compression is dropping. You’ll likely get increased oil consumption – meaning you’re adding oil more often. And eventually, you’ll probably start seeing blue smoke coming from the exhaust, that’s burning oil getting past the rings. Ignoring worn rings can lead to some serious engine damage, like scored cylinder walls or even engine failure. They're a relatively small part, but they're a big deal. You can find a good selection of piston rings on sites like Fixparts Online, but getting the right size and material for your specific engine is the most important thing. Long-lasting performance: Piston Ring (MPN 014311317) is backed by a 12-month warranty!

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