How should the end gaps of piston rings be checked and corrected before installation on Nissan Maxima?

Before fitting the new piston rings be sure to measure the ring end gaps-the piston ring side clearance should have been checked. Stagger the piston/connecting rod assemblies and the new ring sets to be comparable to the piston and cylinder during the end gap measurement and engine buildup process. Place the top ring into the first cylinder aligning its extremities with the cylinder walls by the help of the piston, putting it as close as possible to the bottom of the cylinder. To obtain the end gap dimension, place feeler gauges between the two adjacent ring ends until the desired value is reached; it should barely move with the gauge inserted. The next three stages are, if gap is incorrect, check that rings are correct; if rings are incorrect, perform incorrect ring check; and if incorrect gap is greater than rings, perform two rings clockwise turn. If this space is narrow then the rings are filed and in regard to type of the ring set and material procedures of exchanging the rings may be required. Further end gap is not much of an issue as long as it is not more than 0.040-inch; align measurements with maximum standards. When filing is required, apply the vise, and oil the jaws; file slowly and remember to check the available space after every filing. The same is done for every ring in all the cylinders and with due care that the rings, pistons, and cylinders must be matched. When the end gaps of the piston are adjusted, fit the rings upon the pistons beginning the oil control ring, this is comprised three parts. Place the spacer/expander into the grove in the right side of the cylinder head and make sure that if the anti-rotation tang is in the right place; the next step is to fit the lower and upper side rails, do not use the piston ring installation tool for this operation since it may damage the rails. Before installing the oil ring components, ensure that sides rails fit in the grove and will turn smoothly around it. The next ring should be inserted into the groove of the mixer shaft with the identification mark facing up; the rest of the process is specific to the manufacturer's guidelines. Then place the top ring in the same position, with the said mark upwards and do the same thing for all the pistons and rings.

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Nissan Maxima Ring Set-Piston
Part Number: 12033-8J100
$315.31 MSRP: $420.42
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- Other Name: Piston Ring Set
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2008 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXEL, SE, SEL, SES, SL | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set-Piston
Part Number: 12033-9HP0A
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- Other Name: Piston Ring Set
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2021 Nissan Maxima | 40th Anniversary Edition, Platinum, Platinum Reserve, S, SL, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set-Piston
Part Number: 12033-JA10D
$170.94 MSRP: $227.92
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- Other Name: Piston Ring Set
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, Sport, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set Piston
Part Number: 12035-JA10D
$181.88 MSRP: $242.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.20
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2014 Nissan Maxima | LE, Premium, S, Sport, SR, SV | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set-Piston
Part Number: 12033-96E01
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- Other Name: Ring Set-PISTON. This item subject to a 40% restocking fee if returned.; Piston Ring Set
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Replaces: 12033-96E00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Nissan Maxima | SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set Std
Part Number: 12033-03P00
$135.99 MSRP: $181.32
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- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Replaced by: 12033-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1988 Nissan Maxima | DX, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set Std
Part Number: 12033-21P00
$135.99 MSRP: $181.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Replaced by: 12033-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1988 Nissan Maxima | DX, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set Std
Part Number: 12033-21V00
$135.99 MSRP: $181.32
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Replaced by: 12033-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1994 Nissan Maxima | DX, GXE, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set-Piston
Part Number: 12033-38U00
$186.96 MSRP: $249.28
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- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Replaced by: 12033-2Y903
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set Piston
Part Number: 12033-38U01
$186.96 MSRP: $249.28
You Save: $62.32 (25%)
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Limited Availability
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: STD
- Replaced by: 12033-2Y903
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1999 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXE, SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VQ30DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Piston
Part Number: 12035-03P00
$154.64 MSRP: $206.18
You Save: $51.54 (25%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.25
- Replaced by: 12035-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1988 Nissan Maxima | DX, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Ring Piston
Part Number: 12036-03P00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.50
- Replaced by: 12036-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1985-1988 Nissan Maxima | DX, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Ring Piston
Part Number: 12036-21P00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.50
- Replaced by: 12036-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1988 Nissan Maxima | DX, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Ring Piston
Part Number: 12036-21V00
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.50
- Replaced by: 12036-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1994 Nissan Maxima | DX, GXE, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set-Piston
Part Number: 12035-8J100
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.20
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima | GLE, GXEL, SEL, SES | 6 Cyl 3.5L | VQ35DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set-Piston
Part Number: 12035-96E00
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.25
- Replaced by: 12035-96E01
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Nissan Maxima | SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring Set Piston
Part Number: 12035-96E01
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.25
- Replaces: 12035-96E00
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Nissan Maxima | SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE
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Nissan Maxima Ring PIST0N
Part Number: 12035-21P00
$154.64 MSRP: $206.18
You Save: $51.54 (25%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.25
- Replaced by: 12035-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1988 Nissan Maxima | DX, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
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Nissan Maxima Ring Piston
Part Number: 12035-21V00
$154.64 MSRP: $206.18
You Save: $51.54 (25%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Ring Set-Piston
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.25
- Replaced by: 12035-21V10
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1994 Nissan Maxima | DX, GXE, SE, SL/GL | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VG30E
View related parts
Nissan Maxima Ring Set-Piston
Part Number: 12036-96E00
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: OS=0.50
- Replaced by: 12036-96E01
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Nissan's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Nissan Maxima | SE | 6 Cyl 3.0L | VE30DE

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Q: How should the end gaps of piston rings be checked and corrected before installation on Nissan Maxima?
A: Before fitting the new Piston rings be sure to measure the ring end gaps-the piston ring side clearance should have been checked. Stagger the piston/connecting rod assemblies and the new ring sets to be comparable to the piston and cylinder during the end gap measurement and engine buildup process. Place the top ring into the first cylinder aligning its extremities with the cylinder walls by the help of the piston, putting it as close as possible to the bottom of the cylinder. To obtain the end gap dimension, place feeler gauges between the two adjacent ring ends until the desired value is reached; it should barely move with the gauge inserted. The next three stages are, if gap is incorrect, check that rings are correct; if rings are incorrect, perform incorrect ring check; and if incorrect gap is greater than rings, perform two rings clockwise turn. If this space is narrow then the rings are filed and in regard to type of the ring set and material procedures of exchanging the rings may be required. Further end gap is not much of an issue as long as it is not more than 0.040-inch; align measurements with maximum standards. When filing is required, apply the vise, and oil the jaws; file slowly and remember to check the available space after every filing. The same is done for every ring in all the cylinders and with due care that the rings, pistons, and cylinders must be matched. When the end gaps of the piston are adjusted, fit the rings upon the pistons beginning the oil control ring, this is comprised three parts. Place the spacer/expander into the grove in the right side of the cylinder head and make sure that if the anti-rotation tang is in the right place; the next step is to fit the lower and upper side rails, do not use the piston ring installation tool for this operation since it may damage the rails. Before installing the oil ring components, ensure that sides rails fit in the grove and will turn smoothly around it. The next ring should be inserted into the groove of the mixer shaft with the identification mark facing up; the rest of the process is specific to the manufacturer's guidelines. Then place the top ring in the same position, with the said mark upwards and do the same thing for all the pistons and rings.