LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Suzuki >> 1987 >> Samurai Base >> Repair and Diagnosis (Single Page) >> Engine Performance >> Adjustment >> Tune-Up - 4-CYL >> Testing >> Engine Compression
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Engine Compression

  1. Check compression pressure with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed, high tension cord from ignition coil.
  2. Disengage clutch (to lighten starting load on engine), and depress accelerator pedal to full throttle position. Crank engine at least 6 revolutions to determine engine compression.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Compression Pressure Specification
Standard 199 psi (14 kg/cm2 )
Limit 170 psi (12 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation 14.2 psi (1 kg/cm2 )