FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Compression Check: Testing and Inspection


Perform compression test with engine at normal operating temperature, spark plugs removed, throttle wide open and battery fully charged. Normal compression pressure should measure 145-174 psi, minimum compression pressure allowed is 123 psi and maximum permissible difference between individual cylinders should not exceed 21 psi.