Engine Compression
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (1) | Specification | ||||
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| Compression Ratio | |||||
| 1.8L (VIN C) | 8.5:1 | ||||
| 2.4L (VIN G) | |||||
| 8-Valve | 8.5:1 | ||||
| 16-Valve | 9.5:1 | ||||
| Compression Pressure | |||||
| 1.8L (VIN C) | 199 psi (13.9 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
| 2.4L (VIN G) | |||||
| 8-Valve | 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
| 16-Valve | 185 psi (13.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
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