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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed (on dual plugs, remove exhaust side only) and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 9.9:1
Normal Compression Pressure 199 psi (14.0 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )