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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.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Accent (1.5L) 10.0:1
Elantra (1.8L) 10.0:1
Sonata
2.0L 9.0:1
3.0L 8.9:1
Tiburon (2.0L) 10.3:1
Compression Pressure
Accent (1.5L) 234 psi (1613 kPa)
Elantra (1.8L) 213 psi (1468 kPa)
Sonata
2.0L 171 psi (1188 kPa)
3.0L 170 psi (1172 kPa)
Tiburon (2.0L) 213 psi (1468 kPa)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders All Models 14 psi (97 kPa)