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Engine Compression

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

ENGINE COMPRESSION RATIO

Application Specification
Accord
2.3L (F23A1 & F23A4) 9.3:1
2.3L (F23A5) 8.8:1
3.0L (J30A1) 9.4:1
Civic
B16A2 Engine 10.2:1
D16Y5 & D16Y7 Engines 9.4:1
D16Y8 Engine 9.6:1
CR-V 9.6:1
Odyssey 9.4:1
Prelude 10.0:1
ENGINE COMPRESSION

Model (1)Standard psi (kg/cm2 ) Minimum psi (kg/cm2 ) (2)Minimum RPM
Accord 178 (12.5) 135 (9.5) 200
Civic
B16A2 Engine 220 (15.5) 135 (9.5) 250
Except B16A2 Engine 184 (13.0) 135 (9.5) 250
CR-V 178 (12.5) 135 (9.5) 250
Odyssey 206 (14.5) 135 (9.5) 200
Prelude 185 (13.0) 135 (9.5) 250
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ).
(2) With Wide Open Throttle (WOT).