Engine Compression
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Mitsubishi Pickup, 1995 Mitsubishi Galant, 1995 Mitsubishi Expo, 1995 Eagle Summit Wagon, and 1995 Eagle Summit. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (1) | Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compression Ratio | |||||
| VIN G | |||||
| 8-Valve | 8.5:1 | ||||
| 16-Valve | 9.5:1 | ||||
| VIN L | 10.0:1 | ||||
| Compression Pressure | |||||
| VIN G | |||||
| 8-Valve | 171 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
| 16-Valve | 185 psi (13.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
| Galant (SOHC) | 192 psi (13.4 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
| VIN L | 206 psi (14.6 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 ) | ||||
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