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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Acura 3.5RL, 2003 Acura 3.5RL, 2003 Acura 3.2TL, and 2003 Acura 3.2CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
ENGINE COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS (1)

Application Specification
MDX
Minimum (3) 145 psi (10.1kg/cm2 )
RSX (2) , 3.2CL & 3.2TL
Minimum (3) 135 psi (9.5 kg/cm2 )
3.5RL
Minimum (3) 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2 kg/cm2 ).
(2) Check compression at 250 RPM and WOT.
(3) Check compression at 200 RPM and WOT.
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