Engine Compression
Check pressure with engine warm, plugs removed, throttle valve wide open and engine at cranking speed.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 1.6L & 1.8L | 9.0:1 | |
| 1.8L Turbo | 7.7:1 | |
| Compression Pressure | ||
| 1.6L | 175 psi (12.3 kg/cm2 ) | |
| 1.8L | 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 ) | |
| 1.8L Turbo | 156 psi (11.0 kg/cm2 ) | |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | ||
| 1.8L Turbo | 117 psi (8.2 kg/cm2 ) | |
| All Other Models | 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 ) | |
| Max. Variation | 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ) | |