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Engine Compression

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST

Model Standard - psi (kg/cm2 ) Minimum - psi (kg/cm2 )
Cabriolet 131-174 (9.0-12.0) 109 (7.5)
Corrado 116-174 (8.0-12.0) 87 (6.0)
Fox 131-174 (9.0-12.0) 102 (7.0)
Golf GL/GTI 1.8L 131-174 (9.0-12.0) 102 (7.0)
Jetta 131-174 (9.0-12.0) 102 (7.0)
Jetta GLi 2.0L 145-190 (10.0-13.0) 109 (7.5)
Vanagon 87-131 (6.1-9.2) 87 (6.0)