Engine (G6DB/G6DA-GSL 3.3/3.8): General: Compression
NOTE:
If the there is lack of power, excessive oil consumption or poor fuel economy, measure the compression pressure.
- Warm up and stop engine.
Allow the engine to warm up to normal operating temperature.
- Remove the surge tank. (Refer to INTAKE MANIFOLD )
- Remove the ignition coil connectors (A) and ignition coils (B).
- Remove the spark plugs.
Using a 16mm plug wrench, remove the 6 spark plugs.
- Check cylinder compression pressure.
- Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
- Fully open the throttle.
- After 7 times of cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure.NOTE: Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine speed of 250 RPM or more.
- Repeat steps (a) through (c) for each cylinder.NOTE: This measurement must be done in as short a time as possible.
- If the cylinder compression in 1 or more cylinders is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and repeat steps ( 1) through ( 3) for cylinders with low compression.
Compression pressure:
1,225 kPa (12.5 kgf/cm2 , 177 psi) - 200 ~ 250 rpm
Minimum pressure:
1,078 kPa (11.0 kgf/cm2 , 156 psi)
- If adding oil helps the compression, it is likely that the piston rings and/or cylinder bore are worn or damaged.
- If pressure stays low, a valve may be sticking or seating is improper, or there may be leakage past the gasket.
- Reinstall the spark plugs.
- Install the ignition coil and ignition coil connectors.
- Install the surge tank. (Refer to INSTALLATION )