Compression Check

2004 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE)SECTION Compression Check
Compression pressure
at 250 rpm
STD 1,200 kPa (12.2 kgf/cm2, 174 psi) or more
Minimum 1,000 kPa (10.2 kgf/cm2, 145 psi)
Difference of pressure between each cylinder 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 15 psi) or less
RENDER: 1.0x

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