Engine Compression

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Normal Compression Pressure

1.0L

199 psi (14.0 kg/cm² )

1.3L

192 psi (13.5 kg/cm² )

1.8L

218 psi (15.3 kg/cm² )

1.9L

185-205 psi (13.0-14.4 kg/cm² )

2.2L, 2.4L, 3.0L, 3.1L, 3.4L, 3.8L, 4.0L, 4.6L & 5.7L

⁽¹⁾

3.5L

⁽²⁾

Minimum Compression Pressure

1.0L & 1.3L

156 psi (11.0 kg/cm² )

1.8L

145 psi (10.2 kg/cm² )

1.9L

180 psi (12.7 kg/cm² )

2.2L, 2.4L, 3.0L, 3.1L, 3.4L, 3.8L, 4.0L, 4.6L & 5.7L

⁽¹⁾

3.5L

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm² ).

⁽²⁾	Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 140 psi (9.8 kg/cm² ).