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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Toyota Previa. 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 and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Non-Supercharged 9.3:1
Supercharged 8.9:1
Compression Pressure 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )