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 |
|
| Civic |
|
| CR-V |
178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2
) |
| Insight |
|
| Odyssey |
|
| Prelude |
185 psi (13.0) |
| S2000 |
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
) |