Engine Compression

1998 Toyota Tacoma SR5, 2.7 MSECTION Engine Compression

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Camry & Celica 9.5:1
Corolla 10.0:1
RAV4 & Tacoma 9.5:1
Tercel 9.4:1
T100 & 4Runner 9.5:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Camry & Celica 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Corolla 218 psi (15.3 kg/cm2 )
RAV4 & Tacoma 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Tercel 185 psi (13.0 kg/cm2 )
T100 & 4Runner 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Camry & Celica 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Corolla 145 psi (10.2 kg/cm2 )
RAV4 & Tacoma 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Tercel 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
T100 & 4Runner 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
All Models 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
6-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Supra
Non-Turbo 10.5:1
Turbo 8.5:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Supra
Non-Turbo 192 psi (13.5 kg/cm2 )
Turbo 156 psi (10.9 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Supra
Non-Turbo 156 psi (10.9 kg/cm2 )
Turbo 128 psi (9.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
All Models 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
V6 COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
Avalon, Camry & Sienna 10.5:1
Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner 9.6:1
Normal Compression Pressure
Avalon, Camry & Sienna 218 psi (15.3 kg/cm2 )
Tacoma, T100 & 4Runner 174 psi (12.2 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
All Models 145 psi (10.1 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
All Models 15 psi (1.1 kg/cm2 )
V8 COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Land Cruiser & LX470
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Normal Compression Pressure 192 psi (13.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
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