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Engine Compression

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

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Normal Compression Pressure
ES300 & RX300 218 psi (15.3 kg/cm2 )
GS300, IS300 & LX470 192 psi (13.5 kg/cm2 )
GS430 & LS430 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
ES300 & RX300 145 psi (10.2 kg/cm2 )
GS300 & IS300 156 psi (11.0 kg/cm2 )
GS430, LS430 & LX470 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Except ES300 & RX300 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
ES300 & RX300 15 psi (1.1 kg/cm2 )