Compression Check: Testing and Inspection
INSPECT COMPRESSIONa. Warm up and stop the engine.
b. Remove the circuit opening relay.
c. Remove the V-bank cover.
d. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
e. Remove the ignition coils.
f. Remove the spark plugs.
g. Inspect the cylinder compression pressure.
(1) Insert a compression gage into the spark plug hole.
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(2) Fully open the throttle.
(3) While cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure.
Compression pressure: 1,300 kPa (13.3 kgf-cm 189 psi)
Minimum pressure: 1,000 kPa (10.2 kgf-cm2, 145 psi)
Difference between each cylinder: 100 kPa (1.0 kgf-cm2, 15 psi)
NOTICE:
^ Use a fully-charged battery so the engine speed can be increased to 250 rpm or more.
^ Inspect the other cylinders in the same way.
^ Measure the compression in as short a time as possible.
(4) If the cylinder compression is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and repeat steps (1) through (3) for cylinders with low compression.
^ If adding oil increases the compression, the piston rings and/or cylinder bore may be worn or damaged.
^ If pressure stays low, a valve may be stuck or seated improperly, or there may be leakage from the gasket.