MAHLE S224-2897 engine piston for the 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 6.5L and other vehicles takes combustion pressure and passes it to the connecting rod through the piston pin.
- Compensated ring grooves for proper ring loading and oil control
- Expansion-controlled design with small fitting clearances to reduce engine noise, wear and emissions and improve oil control
- Ricardo Bowl piston head
- Aluminium piston material
Quick facts
- Part: MAHLE S224-2897 engine piston
- Fits: 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 6.5L and other vehicles
- Material: Aluminium
- Condition: New
Oil burning, blue exhaust smoke, low compression or an engine knock can point to a worn piston. Worn piston rings, scored cylinder walls, valve guides or injectors can be behind the same signs too, so find the cause before buying a piston.
Fits
It fits the 1994-1998 Chevrolet C1500 V8 6.5L, the 1994-1998 Chevrolet K1500 V8 6.5L and a wide range of other Chevrolet, GMC and Hummer models. The 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 6.5L takes eight pistons, and this listing is one. If your truck or van isn't named here, look up your year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 8
- Piston pin outside diameter: 31.00 mm
- Second compression ring thickness: 2.00 mm
- Oil ring thickness: 4.00 mm
- Oversized: No
Build and materials
- Piston head type: Ricardo Bowl
- Material: Aluminium
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
Interchange: 10183937 · 10236523 · 12550059 · 12550061
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
10183937, 10236523, 12550059, 12550061
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the MAHLE S224-2897 piston fit a 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 6.5L?
Yes. MAHLE S224-2897 fits the 1995-1999 Chevrolet Tahoe V8 6.5L, and the "Vehicles it fits" section shows the other years and engines it covers.
What kind of piston head does this MAHLE piston have?
This piston has a Ricardo Bowl head. It is made of aluminium and sold new, one piston per listing.
What ring thicknesses and pin size does this piston use?
The second compression ring is 2.00 mm thick and the oil ring is 4.00 mm thick. The piston pin outside diameter is 31.00 mm.
Does this piston have compensated ring grooves?
Yes. The compensated ring grooves assure proper ring loading and oil control. The expansion-controlled design allows small fitting clearances to reduce engine noise, wear and emissions.
Which other part numbers does MAHLE S224-2897 replace?
MAHLE S224-2897 replaces 10183937, 10236523, 12550059 and 12550061. All four numbers are printed on the Interchange line of this page.
