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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Honda Prelude and 2001 Honda CR-V. 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 SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Normal Compression Pressure
Accord (1) (2)
Civic (1) (2)
CR-V (3) 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Insight (4) (2)
Odyssey (1) (2)
Prelude (3) 185 psi (13.0)
S2000 (3) 228 (16.0)
Minimum Compression Pressure
All Except Insight 135 psi (9.5 kg/cm2 )
Insight 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Compression test performed at cranking speed of 200 RPM.
(2) Information unavailable from manufacturer.
(3) Compression test performed at cranking speed of 250 RPM.
(4) Compression test performed at cranking speed of 250 RPM with battery module turned off.