Almost every new car since the early 2000s has been using low-tension piston rings. Automakers have their fair share of reasons for doing so, including reduced frictional losses, improved efficiency, ...

There's no need to sugarcoat what bad piston rings can do to your engine. Those rather thin cast-iron or steel rings may look small and irrelevant to untrained eyes, but they play a vital part in ...

Kia is recalling over 147,000 vehicles for faulty oil rings. SUBARU RECALLS VEHICLES TO FIX ENGINE, SUSPENSION PROBLEMS According to the filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, ...

But when done right, piston rings can create a power advantage by maximizing dynamic engine compression while still maintaining good oil control. This involves both proper selection for the intended ...