Engine Compression
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
COMPRESSION PRESSURE
| Application | Pressure - psi (kPa) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamante | |||
| Standard | 174 (1200) | ||
| Minimum | 129 (890) | ||
| Eclipse & Galant | |||
| 2.4L | |||
| Standard | 185 (1275) | ||
| Minimum | 139 (959) | ||
| 3.0L | |||
| Standard | 119 (824) | ||
| Minimum | 83 (575) | ||
| Lancer | |||
| Standard | 185 (1275) | ||
| Minimum | 139 (959) | ||
| Mirage | |||
| 1.5L | |||
| Standard | 188 (1290) | ||
| Minimum | 133 (920) | ||
| 1.8L | |||
| Standard | 199 (1370) | ||
| Minimum | 151 (1040) | ||
| Montero & Montero Sport | |||
| Standard | 171 (1179) | ||
| Minimum | 127 (876) | ||
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | |||
| All Models | 15 (100) | ||