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oil control ring?

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is it the thicker the better or worse?

I notice the following:-

1.2 8v = 4.0mm
1.3 8v = 4.0mm
1.4 8v = 3.0mm
1.4 16v = 2.5mm
1.6 8v = 4.0mm
1.6 16v = 2.5mm

In practice the thinner ring produces less heat compared to the thicker rings but is there any other benefits with thinner rings?
 
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