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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 (1) Specification
Compression Ratio
1.5L (VIN A) 9.4:1
1.6L (VIN Y) 9.2:1
1.8L (VIN T) 9.0:1
2.0L (VIN R) 9.0:1
2.0L (VIN U) 9.0:1
2.0L (VIN V) 8.5:1
2.4L (VIN W) 8.5:1
3.0L (VIN B) 10.0:1
3.0L (VIN C) 8.0:1
3.0L (VIN S) 8.9:1
Compression Pressure (2)
1.5L (VIN A) 137 psi (9.6 kg/cm2 )
1.6L (VIN Y) 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
1.8L (VIN T) 131 psi (9.2 kg/cm2 )
2.0L (VIN R) 137 psi (9.6 kg/cm2 )
2.0L (VIN U) 114 psi (8.0 kg/cm2 )
2.0L (VIN V) 119 psi (8.4 kg/cm2 )
2.4L (VIN W) 119 psi (8.4 kg/cm2 )
3.0L (VIN B) 139 psi (9.8 kg/cm2 )
3.0L (VIN C) 115 psi (8.1 kg/cm2 )
3.0L (VIN S) 119 psi (8.4 kg/cm2 )
(1) See ENGINE/VIN ID article.
(2) Maximum variation between cylinders is 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )