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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 Pressure (1)
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L 178 psi (1227 kPa) @ 250-400 RPM
2.7L (2)170 psi (1200 kPa)
Rio 184 psi (1275 kPa) @ 300 RPM
Sedona (2)170 psi (1200 KPa)
Sorento (2)170 psi (1200 kPa)
Spectra 193 psi (1331 kPa) @ 300 RPM
(1) With engine at normal operating temperature
(2) At cranking speed. Cranking RPM not available from manufacturer.