| Brand | GM Genuine Parts |
| FAQ - Answer 1 | A: Yes. Always consult the Vehicle Owner's manual or an expert technician before making any repairs or adjustments. |
| FAQ - Answer 2 | A: The piston is attached to a connecting rod on one end and the crankshaft on the other end with a bearing and bearing cap. |
| FAQ - Answer 3 | A: No, you need to get the right piston for your cylinder bore along with correct piston rings. |
| FAQ - Answer 4 | A: Yes, it will cause the piston rings to score the cylinder walls and possibly crack piston or connecting rod from excessive heat or side to side movement. |
| FAQ - Question 1 | Q: Should the Vehicle Owner's manual or an expert technician be consulted before making any repairs or adjustments? |
| FAQ - Question 2 | Q: How is a piston attached to the crankshaft? |
| FAQ - Question 3 | Q: Are all pistons the same? |
| FAQ - Question 4 | Q: Can lack of lubrication damage a piston? |
| Features & Benefits - Bullet 1 | Compresses fuel and air mixture in a cylinder wall for ignition by spark plug |
| Features & Benefits - Bullet 2 | Converts up and down motion of piston to rotating crankshaft motion |
| Features & Benefits - Bullet 3 | Moves up and down inside cylinder walls |
| Features & Benefits - Bullet 4 | Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE) |
| Features & Benefits - Bullet 5 | GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors |
| Features & Benefits - Bullet 6 | GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle |
| Features & Benefits - Bullet 7 | GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies |
| Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 1 | Keep oil changed and level full for proper lubrication |
| Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 2 | Have engine serviced if check engine light comes on |
| Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 3 | Have engine checked or serviced if internal noise appears |
| Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 4 | Change oil filter with every oil change |
| Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 5 | Regularly inspect engine pistons for signs of damage or wear, and replace them if signs of damage are found |
| Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Header | Before purchasing and installing an engine piston, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle |
| Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 1 | Low compression readings |
| Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 2 | Poor engine performance |
| Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 3 | Excessive smoke out of exhaust from worn piston rings |
| Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Header | Signs of wear for engine pistons include but are not limited to: |