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Engine Compression

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COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Pressure (1)
Aerio (2.0L)
Standard 199 psi (14.0 kg/cm2 )
Limit (2) 170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Esteem (1.6L)
Standard 199 psi (14.0 kg/cm2 )
Limit (2) 156 psi (11.0 kg/cm2 )
Esteem (1.8L)
Standard 199 (14.0 kg/cm2 )
Limit (2) 170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Grand Vitara
Standard 199-228 psi (14.0-16.0 kg/cm2 )
Limit 185 psi (13.0 kg/cm2 )
Vitara (1.6L & 2.0L)
Standard 199 psi (14.0 kg/cm2 )
Limit (2) 170 psi (11.9 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 ).