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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHONDA1998CIVIC DX, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCESPECIFICATIONSENGINE CONTROLS - SERVICE & ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL CHECKSENGINE COMPRESSION
1998 Honda Civic DX, 2D Coupe, Automatic
Engine Compression
1998 Honda Civic DX, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Engine Compression
Check engine compression at specified cranking speed, with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.
ENGINE COMPRESSION RATIO
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Accord | ||
| 2.3L (F23A1 & F23A4) | 9.3:1 | |
| 2.3L (F23A5) | 8.8:1 | |
| 3.0L (J30A1) | 9.4:1 | |
| Civic | ||
| D16Y5 & D16Y7 | 9.4:1 | |
| D16Y8 | 9.6:1 | |
| CR-V | 9.2:1 | |
| Oasis & Odyssey | 9.3:1 | |
| Prelude | 10.0:1 | |
ENGINE COMPRESSION
| Model | (1) Standard psi (kg/cm2 ) | Minimum psi (kg/cm2 ) | (2) Minimum RPM | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accord | ||||||||
| F23A5 & J30A1 | 178 (12.5) | 135 (9.5) | 200 | |||||
| F23A1 & F23A4 | 242 (17.0) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||||
| Civic | 184 (13.0) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||||
| CR-V | 220 (15.5) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||||
| Oasis & Odyssey | 242 (17.0) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||||
| Prelude | 185 (13.0) | 135 (9.5) | 250 | |||||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.