Engine Compression

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ENGINE COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Normal Compression Pressure

1.6L & 2.0L

199 psi (14.0 kg/cm² )

2.2L, 3.4L, 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.0L, 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L & 7.4L

⁽¹⁾

6.5L

⁽²⁾

Minimum Compression Pressure

1.6 & 2.0L

170 psi (12.0 kg/cm² )

2.2L, 3.4L, 4.3L, 4.8L, 5.0L, 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L & 7.4L

⁽¹⁾

6.5L

⁽²⁾

⁽¹⁾	Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm² ).

⁽²⁾	Lowest compression reading should not be less than 80 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 370 psi (27 kg/cm² ).