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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Honda Prelude, 2000 Honda Civic, and 2000 Honda CR-V. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

ENGINE COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Normal Compression Pressure
Accord (1)
Civic
B16A2 Engine 220 (15.5)
Except B16A2 Engine 184 (13.0)
CR-V 178 (12.5)
Odyssey (1)
Prelude 185 (13.0)
S2000 228 (16.0)
Minimum Compression Pressure
All Models (2)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
All Models (3)
(1) Information unavailable from manufacturer.
(2) Minimum cylinder compression is 135 psi (9.5 kg/cm2 ).
(3) Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ).