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Engine Compression

Check compression pressure with engine at normal operating temperature, choke and throttle valves wide open and engine at cranking speed (250 RPM). Crank engine at least 6 engine revolutions per cylinder to determine engine compression.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
1.5L 9.4:1
1.6L Turbo 7.6:1
1.8L Turbo 7.5:1
2.0L & 2.4L 8.5:1
2.6L (1) 8.2:1
2.6L Turbo 7.0:1
Compression Pressure 149 psi (10.5 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 10%
(1) Montero compression ratio is 8.7:1.