Abstract: A three-piece oil control ring includes a pair of radially split, generally flat annular rails which are supported in an axially spaced relationship by an annular spacer-expander. The expander defines alternating, axially symmetrical and generally U-shaped loops or corrugations. Each loop includes a pair of legs joined to a pad. The pad has a stepped configuration in radial cross section and includes a raised, outer, generally flat portion which supports a rail and a lowered central or intermediate portion. Each loop includes an axially extending lug or tab. The central portion is formed with a dimple or depression which provides sufficient material during the forming operation to configure the lug with a circumferentially extending, elongated rail contact surface. The legs of each of the corrugations are substantially vertical, having an angle from vertical within the range of zero to thirteen degrees.