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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs. Disconnect ignition coil primary wire connector. Hold throttle plate fully open. Crank engine and note compression pressure.

COMPRESSION RATIO

Application Specification
Millenia 2.3L 10.0:1
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Minimum psi (kg/cm2 ) @ RPM Standard psi (kg/cm2 ) @ RPM
Millenia (1) 142 (10.0) @ 300 185 (13.0) @ 300
(1) Difference between cylinders should not be more than 28 psi(2.0 kg/cm2 ).