Engine Compression
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 | |||
| Accent (1.5L) | 10.0:1 | ||
| Elantra (1.8L) | 10.0:1 | ||
| Sonata | |||
| 2.0L | 9.0:1 | ||
| 3.0L | 8.9:1 | ||
| Tiburon (2.0L) | 10.3:1 | ||
| Compression Pressure | |||
| Accent (1.5L) | 234 psi (1613 kPa) | ||
| Elantra (1.8L) | 213 psi (1468 kPa) | ||
| Sonata | |||
| 2.0L | 171 psi (1188 kPa) | ||
| 3.0L | 170 psi (1172 kPa) | ||
| Tiburon (2.0L) | 213 psi (1468 kPa) | ||
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders All Models | 14 psi (97 kPa) | ||