Compression Pressure Inspection

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NOTE:

If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure.

Start the engine until coolant temperature goes up to 80-95°C and stop the engine.
Remove the spark coils.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "IGNITION COIL ")
Remove spark plugs.
Using a 16 mm plug wrench, remove the 4 spark plugs.

Check cylinder compression pressure

Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole

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Fully open the throttle valve.
Measure the compression pressure after at least 20 rotations while cranking the engine with the throttle valve opened.
NOTE:
- Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine speed of 200 rpm or more.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each cylinder.
NOTE:
- This measurement must be done in as short a time as possible.
Compression pressure:

1157.18 kPa (11.8 kgf/cm² , 167.83 psi)

Minimum pressure:

1010.08 kPa (10.3 kgf/cm² , 146.50 psi)

Difference between each cylinder:

98.07 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm² , 14.22 psi) or less
If the cylinder compression in 1 or more cylinders is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and repeat steps 1 through 3 for cylinders with low compression.
- If adding oil helps the compression, it is likely that the piston rings and/or cylinder bore are worn or damaged.
- If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or seating is improper, or there may be leakage past the gasket.

Install ignition coils.
(Refer to Engine Electrical System - "IGNITION COIL ")
Some DTC's code may exist after the inspection test and may need to be manually cleared with diagnostic tool.