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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) 9.2:1
1.6L (VIN Y) 9.2:1
Compression Pressure
1.5L (VIN A)
Colt, Colt 200 & Summit 194 psi (13.6 kg/cm2 )
Mirage 192 psi (13.4 kg/cm2 )
1.6L (VIN Y) 192 psi (13.4 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) See ENGINE/VIN ID article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE Section for VIN information.