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Engine Compression

NOTE: Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Pressure (1)
Aerio
Standard 199 psi (14.0 kg/cm2 )
Limit (2) 170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Grand Vitara & XL-7
Standard 199-228 psi (14.0-16.0 kg/cm2 )
Limit (2) 185 psi (13.0 kg/cm2 )
Vitara
Standard 199 psi (14.0 kg/cm2 )
Limit (2) 170 psi (12 .0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Checked with engine at normal operating temperature, engine turning at 250 RPM.
(2) Maximum variation between cylinders is 14.2 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 ).
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