Engine Compression
Check pressure with engine at normal operating temperature, plugs removed, throttle valve wide open, and engine at cranking speed.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Specification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | |||
| 1.6L | 9.0:1 | ||
| 1.8L | |||
| Carbureted | 9.0:1 | ||
| MPFI Non-Turbo | 9.0:1 | ||
| SPFI | 9.5:1 | ||
| Compression Pressure | |||
| 1.6L | 156 psi (11.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 1.8L | |||
| Carbureted | 161 psi (11.3 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| MPFI Non-Turbo | 161 psi (11.3 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| MPFI Turbo | 145 psi (10.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| SPFI Turbo | 168 psi (11.8 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Minimum Compression Pressure | |||
| 1.8L SPFI | 139 psi (9.8 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| 1.8L Turbo | 117 psi (8.2 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| All Others | 132 psi (9.3 kg/cm2 ) | ||
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||