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Mechanical Inspection: Compression

Warm engine to normal operating temperature before checking compression. Ensure battery is fully charged. Remove ignition coils and spark plugs. On all vehicles except GX470, see IGNITION SYSTEM in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - EXCEPT GX470 article. On GX470, see IGNITION SYSTEM in REMOVAL & INSTALLATION - GX470. Check engine mechanical condition with a compression gauge, vacuum gauge, or engine analyzer with throttle fully open. See engine analyzer manual for specific instructions. See COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS  table. Install and tighten spark plugs to 13 ft. lbs. (18 N.m).

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Normal Compression Pressure
ES300 & RX300 218 psi (15.3 kg/cm2 )
GS300, IS300 & LX470 192 psi (13.5 kg/cm2 )
GS430, GX470, LS430 & SC430 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
ES300 & RX300 145 psi (10.2 kg/cm2 )
GS300 & IS300 156 psi (11.0 kg/cm2 )
GS430, GX470, LS430, LX470 & SC430 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Except ES300 & RX300 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
ES300 & RX300 15 psi (1.1 kg/cm2 )