LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Saturn >> 2003 >> L200 Automatic >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> Specifications >> Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications >> Mechanical Checks >> Engine Compression
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Engine Compression

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ENGINE COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application psi (kPa)
Normal Compression Pressure (1)
Ion (1)
"L" Series
2.2L (1) 185-225 (1275.58-1551.38)
3.0L (2) 190 (1310)
Minimum Compression Pressure
Ion (1)
"L" Series
2.2L (1)
3.0L (2) 180 (1241)
(1) Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (690 kPa).
(2) At 250 RPM (open throttle).
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals