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Engine Compression

Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Disconnect single wire from negative terminal of ignition coil(s). Check compression with all spark plugs removed, throttle valve wide open and at normal cranking speed (250-300 RPM).

CAUTION: Failure to disconnect ignition coil(s) negative terminal may cause damage to ECU.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
C70, S70 & V70
Non-Turbo 10.3:1
High Pressure Turbo 8.5:1
Low Pressure Turbo 9.0:1
S90 & V90 10.7:1
Compression Pressure (Minimum)
C70, S70 & V70
Non-Turbo 184-219 psi (13-15 kg/cm2 )
Turbo 156-184 psi (11-13 kg/cm2 )
S90 & V90 170-199 psi (12-14 kg/cm2 )