Engine Compression
Unplug distributor and ignition coil. If equipped, unplug cold start injector connector, solenoid resistor, and fuel injector connectors. Check compression pressure with engine operating at normal temperature and specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed (on dual plugs, remove exhaust side only), and throttle wide open.
4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | psi (kg/cm2 ) | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression Pressure | ||
| Camry (3S-FE Engine) | 178 (12.5) | |
| Celica 3S-GTE Engine | 164 (11.5) | |
| Celica 4A-FE Engine | 191 (13.5) | |
| Celica 5S-FE Engine | 178 (12.5) | |
| Corolla (4A-FE & 4A-GE Engines) | 191 (13.5) | |
| Pickup & 4Runner (22R-E Engine) | 171 (12.0) | |
| Tercel | 185 (13.0) | |
| All Others | 178 (12.5) | |
| Maximum Variation Between Cylinders | 14 (1.0) | |
| Minimum Compression Pressure | ||
| Celica (3S-GTE Engine) | 128 (9.0) | |
| All Others | 142 (10.0) | |