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Compression Pressure Limit Chart

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Fig 1: Compression Pressure Limit Chart
G06126060Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

If one or more cylinders reads low, squirt approximately one tablespoon of engine oil on top of the pistons in the low-reading cylinders. Repeat the compression pressure check on these cylinders.