Engine Compression

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Check compression pressure with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed, throttle valves wide open and at specified cranking speed.

ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST

Application

RPM

⁽¹⁾ psi (kg/cm² )

1.8L

250-400

130 (9.1)

2.0L

250-400

137 (9.6)

2.0L Turbo

250-400

114 (8.0)

⁽¹⁾	Maximum allowable difference between cylinders is 14 psi (.98 kg/cm² ).