1998 Infiniti QX4FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

V6 Compression Specifications

V6 COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Maxima 10.0:1
Pathfinder, QX4 & Quest 9.0:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Maxima 185 psi (13.0 kg/cm2 )
Pathfinder & QX4 173 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Quest 173 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure (1)
Maxima 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Pathfinder & QX4 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Quest 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Minimum compression at 300-350 RPM.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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