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Old 01-01-2025, 11:55 PM   #5
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Rings very slowly rotate as the engine is running. I guess they're trying to avoid having the oil ring gap end up at the lower side of the piston as oil can seep through the gap when the engine is stopped. Boxer engines often give a puff of smoke at startup because of this.
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