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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSUZUKI2001GRAND VITARA LTD 2WD V6-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTUNE-UP AND ENGINE PERFORMANCE CHECKSCOMPRESSION CHECKTESTING AND INSPECTION
2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5L
Compression Check: Testing and Inspection
2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara LTD 2WD V6-2.5LSECTION Testing and Inspection
COMPRESSION CHECK
Check compression pressure on all 6 cylinders as follows:
1. Warm up engine.
2. Stop engine after warming up.
3. Remove ignition coil covers and disconnect ignition coil harness couplers.
4. Remove all ignition coils (1) and spark plugs (2).
5. Remove surge tank cover.
6. Disconnect fuel injector wire harness at connector.
7. Install special tool (Compression gauge) into spark plug hole.
Special tool
(A): 09915-64510
(B): 09915-64530
(C): 09915-67010
8. Disengage clutch (to lighten starting load on engine) for M/T vehicle, and depress accelerator pedal all the way to make throttle fully open.
9. Crank engine with fully charged battery, and read the highest pressure on compression gauge.
NOTE: For measuring compression pressure, crank engine at least 250 r/min (rpm) by using fully charged battery.
Compression pressure
Standard: 14.0 - 16.0 kg/cm2 (199.0 - 227.5 psi,1400 - 1600 kPa)
Limit: 13.0 kg/cm2 (185.0 psi, 1300 kPa)
Max. difference between any 2 cylinders: 1.0 kg/cm2 (14.2 psi, 100 kPa)
10. Carry out steps 7), 8) and 9) on each cylinder to obtain 6 readings.
Check compression pressure on all 6 cylinders as follows:
1. Warm up engine.
2. Stop engine after warming up.
3. Remove ignition coil covers and disconnect ignition coil harness couplers.
4. Remove all ignition coils (1) and spark plugs (2).
5. Remove surge tank cover.
6. Disconnect fuel injector wire harness at connector.
7. Install special tool (Compression gauge) into spark plug hole.
Special tool
(A): 09915-64510
(B): 09915-64530
(C): 09915-67010
8. Disengage clutch (to lighten starting load on engine) for M/T vehicle, and depress accelerator pedal all the way to make throttle fully open.
9. Crank engine with fully charged battery, and read the highest pressure on compression gauge.
NOTE: For measuring compression pressure, crank engine at least 250 r/min (rpm) by using fully charged battery.
Compression pressure
Standard: 14.0 - 16.0 kg/cm2 (199.0 - 227.5 psi,1400 - 1600 kPa)
Limit: 13.0 kg/cm2 (185.0 psi, 1300 kPa)
Max. difference between any 2 cylinders: 1.0 kg/cm2 (14.2 psi, 100 kPa)
10. Carry out steps 7), 8) and 9) on each cylinder to obtain 6 readings.
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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.