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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1996 Honda Civic del Sol and 1996 Honda Civic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

ENGINE COMPRESSION

Model Standard psi (kg/cm2 ) Minimum psi (kg/cm2 ) Minimum RPM
Civic (1) 184 (13.0) 135 (9.5) 250
Civic Del Sol (1)
B16A2 Engine 242 (17.0) 135 (9.5) 250
D16Y7 Engine 228 (16.0) 135 (9.5) 250
D16Y8 Engine 228 (16.0) 135 (9.5) 250
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 28 psi (2.0 kg/cm2 ).