Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Suzuki Esteem. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

Compression Pressure ⁽¹⁾

Standard

199 psi (14.0 kg/cm² )

Limit

⁽²⁾ 156 psi (10.9 kg/cm² )

⁽¹⁾	Checked at 400 RPM.

⁽²⁾	Maximum variation between cylinders is 14.2 psi (.9 kg/cm² ).