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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Aspire. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 9.7:1
Compression Pressure (1) *
(1) Lowest cylinder compression reading should not be less than 75 percent of highest cylinder compression reading.