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Cylinder Compression Test

NOTE:

The results of a cylinder compression pressure test can be utilized to diagnose several engine malfunctions.

NOTE:

Be certain the battery is completely charged and the engine starter motor is in good operating condition. Otherwise the indicated compression pressures may not be valid for diagnosis purposes.

  1. If possible, for best results, the compression test should be performed on a warm engine.
  2. Disable the fuel system and perform the fuel system pressure release procedure. Refer to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE RELEASE .
  3. Remove the spark plugs and record the cylinder number of each spark plug for future reference. Refer to REMOVAL .
  4. Inspect the spark plug electrodes for abnormal firing indicators such as fouled, hot, oily, and others
  5. Install a compression pressure gauge following the manufacturer's instruction.
  6. Crank the engine using the ignition key or by pressing the start button.
  7. The pressure should build quickly for the first three revolutions and reach a maximum after about 5 to 7 revolutions, record the maximum compression gauge pressure. Continue the test for the remaining cylinders.
    NOTE:

    The recommended compression pressures are to be used only as a guide to diagnosing engine problems. An engine should not be disassembled to determine the cause of low compression unless some malfunction is present.

  8. Compression should not be less than 689 kPa (100 psi) and not vary more than 25 percent from cylinder to cylinder.
  9. If one or more cylinders have abnormally low compression pressures, repeat the compression test.
    NOTE:

    If the same cylinder or cylinders repeat an abnormally low reading on the second compression test, it could indicate the existence of a problem in the cylinder in question.

  10. If one or more cylinders continue to have abnormally low compression pressures, perform the cylinder combustion pressure leakage test. Refer to CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST  .
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