Engine Compression
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2002 Mitsubishi Montero Sport, 2002 Mitsubishi Montero, 2002 Mitsubishi Mirage, 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer, and 2002 Mitsubishi Galant. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
| Application | Pressure - psi (kPa) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamante | |||
| Standard | 174 (1200) | ||
| Minimum | 129 (890) | ||
| Eclipse & Galant | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Standard | 185 (1275) | ||
| Minimum | 139 (959) | ||
| 3.0L | |||
| Standard | 119 (824) | ||
| Minimum | 83 (575) | ||
| Lancer | |||
| Standard | 185 (1275) | ||
| Minimum | 139 (959) | ||
| Mirage | |||
| 1.5L | |||
| Standard | 188 (1290) | ||
| Minimum | 133 (920) | ||
| 1.8L | |||
| Standard | 199 (1370) | ||
| Minimum | 151 (1040) | ||
| Montero & Montero Sport | |||
| Standard | 171 (1179) | ||
| Minimum | 127 (876) | ||
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | |||
| All Models | 15 (100) | ||