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Engine Compression

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Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION PRESSURE

Application Pressure - psi (kPa)
Normal Compression Pressure
Diamante 171 (1179)
Eclipse
2.4L 185 (1275)
3.0L
With Variable Induction Control 212 (1462)
Without Variable Induction Control 119 (824)
Galant
2.4L 185 (1275)
3.0L 119 (824)
Lancer 234 (1613)
Montero & Montero Sport 171 (1179)
Outlander 185 (1275)
Minimum Compression Pressure
Diamante 127 (876)
Eclipse
2.4L 139 (959)
3.0L
With Variable Induction Control 149 (1027)
Without Variable Induction Control 83 (575)
Galant
2.4L 139 (959)
3.0L 83 (575)
Lancer 170 (1172)
Montero & Montero Sport 127 (876)
Outlander 139 (959)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
All Models 14 (97)