CONSTRUCTION
The pistons are made of aluminum alloy to allow them to be compact and lightweight.
The piston head portion uses a taper squish shape to achieve fuel combustion efficiency.
The piston skirts are coated with resin to reduce friction losses.
The groove of the No. 1 compression ring is coated with alumite to ensure abrasion resistance.
Low-tension piston rings are used to reduce friction and achieve excellent fuel economy.
Narrow-width piston rings are used to reduce weight and friction.
A Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating has been applied to the surface of the No. 1 compression ring and oil ring, in order to improve its wear resistance.
A No. 1 compression ring with an inside bevel shape is used to improve engine performance.
A steel No. 2 compression ring is used to improve wear resistance.
The 3-piece oil ring is used to help reduce oil consumption by making it more difficult for deposits to accumulate.
| *1 | No. 1 Compression Ring | *2 | No. 2 Compression Ring |
| *3 | Oil Ring | - | - |
| *a | Combustion Chamber | *b | Alumite Coating |
| *c | Resin Coating | *d | Taper Squish Shape |
| *e | Inside Bevel Shape | *f | PVD Coating |