Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Honda Prelude, 1993 Honda Civic del Sol, 1993 Honda Civic, and 1993 Honda Accord. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

ENGINE COMPRESSION ⁽¹⁾

Model

Standard psi (kg/cm² )

Minimum psi (kg/cm² )

Minimum RPM

Accord & Prelude

178 (12.5)

135 (9.5)

250

Civic & Civic Del Sol

185 (13.0)

135 (9.5)

250

⁽¹⁾	Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm² ).