Engine Compression

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Engine Compression
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 8 other vehicles, including the 2002 Lexus SC 430, 2002 Lexus RX 300, 2002 Lexus LX 470, 2002 Lexus LS 430, and 2002 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Normal Compression Pressure
ES300 & RX300 218 psi (15.3 kg/cm2 )
GS300, IS300 & LX470 192 psi (13.5 kg/cm2 )
GS430, LS430 & SC430 178 psi (12.5 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
ES300 & RX300 145 psi (10.2 kg/cm2 )
GS300 & IS300 156 psi (11.0 kg/cm2 )
GS430, LS430, LX470 & SC430 142 psi (10.0 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Except ES300 & RX300 14 psi (1.0 kg/cm2 )
ES300 & RX300 15 psi (1.1 kg/cm2 )
RENDER: 1.0x

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