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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 7 other vehicles, including the 2001 Kia Sportage, 2001 Kia Spectra, 2001 Kia Sephia, 2001 Kia Rio, and 2001 Kia Optima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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
Optima & Magentis (Canadian)
2.4L 178 psi (1227 kPa) @ 250-400 RPM
2.5L V6 170 psi (1172 kPa) (1)
Rio 184 psi (1275 kPa) (1)
Sephia & Spectra 193 psi (1331 kPa) @ 300 RPM
Sportage 164 psi (1131 kPa) @ 250 RPM
(1) At cranking speed. Cranking RPM not available from manufacturer.