Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

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Pressure/Variation

Compression Test Data For Engine At Normal Operating Temperature
Specified Compression Value 26 - 32 bar (375 - 465 psi)
Minimum Compression Value approx. 18 bar (260 psi)
Permissible difference between cylinders 3.0 bar (43.5 psi) max.