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Engine Compression

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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)