Oversize +0.5 mm Piston Ring Assembly

Compatible with VW Audi EA888 Gen3 2.0T Engines
Pin Diameter: 23 mm | Bore: 83 mm

Product Overview

This +0.5 mm oversize piston ring set is designed for rebuilding worn or out-of-spec VW and Audi EA888 Gen3 2.0T engines. Manufactured to OEM-grade specifications, this kit restores compression, improves oil control, and reduces engine blow-by in high-temperature turbocharged applications.

Suitable for performance rebuilds, oil-consumption repairs, and standard service overhauls, the oversize ring set is engineered to deliver improved durability, reduced friction, and long-term reliability.

Key Features

• Oversize design (+0.5 mm) suitable for cylinders that have been honed or rebored

• Restores lost compression and improves engine sealing

• Chrome-plated top ring for enhanced heat resistance

• Napier-style second ring for superior oil scraping

• Low-tension oil control ring reduces friction and improves fuel economy

• Manufactured for high-performance turbocharged engines

• Suitable for full engine rebuilds and corrective machining

Technical Specifications

• Oversize: +0.50 mm

• Cylinder Bore: 83.00 mm

• Piston Diameter: 82.94 mm

• Wrist Pin Diameter: 23 mm

• Ring Thickness:

  • Top Ring: 1.1 mm

  • Second Ring: 1.1 mm

  • Oil Ring: 2.0 mm

• Construction:

  • Top Ring: Ductile iron, chrome-plated

  • Second Ring: Cast-iron Napier profile

  • Oil Ring: Three-piece low-tension design

Vehicle Compatibility

(For EA888 Gen3 engines only. Not compatible with EA888 Gen2.)

Volkswagen

• Passat B7/B8 (20122023)

• Jetta MK6/MK7 (20152021)

• Golf MK7 (20142020)

• Tiguan (20182021)

Audi

• A3 8V (20132020)

• A4 B8 (20092016)

• A5 (20102017)

• Q3 (20152021)

SEAT

• Leon MK3 (20132020)

• Ateca (20162021)

Please confirm your engine type is EA888 Gen3 before purchase.

OE Cross Reference Numbers

• 06H107065DF (Core Reference)

• 06L107065R

• 06K107065G

• 06H198151B

• 06J198151E

• 06K198151A

• Mahle: P12798.50

• Kolbenschmidt: 8707.50

• NPR: RX6-50

Kit Contents

• 4 x +0.5 mm oversize piston ring sets (16 rings total)

Installation Notes

• Cylinder must be honed to 82.5 ± 0.01 mm

• Ring gap specifications:

  • Top Ring: 0.0150.020 in

  • Second Ring: 0.0130.018 in

• Professional installation recommended

• Always verify compatibility with engine code and OE reference numbers

Performance Benefits

• Improved compression sealing

• Up to 40 percent reduction in oil consumption

• Enhanced fuel efficiency (35 percent improvement)

• Reduced blow-by and lower carbon buildup

• Increased longevity for high-load turbocharged engines