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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2005TACOMA 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTUNE-UP AND ENGINE PERFORMANCE CHECKSCOMPRESSION CHECKTESTING AND INSPECTION
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)
Compression Check: Testing and Inspection
2005 Toyota Tacoma 4WD L4-2.7L (2TR-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
INSPECT COMPRESSION
a. Warm up the engine, then stop it.
b. Remove the intake air connector.
c. Remove the ignition coils.
d. Remove the spark plugs.
e. Disconnect the fuel injector connector.
f. Inspect the compression.
(1) Insert a compression gauge into the plug hole.
(2) Crank the engine, then measure the compression pressure.
Compression pressure: 1230 kPa (12.5 kgf/cm2, 178 psi)
Minimum pressure: 880 kPa (9.0 kgf/cm2, 128 psi) or more
Difference between each cylinder: 68 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm2, 10 psi) or less
NOTICE:
- Use a fully-charged battery so the engine speed can be increased to 250 rpm or more.
- Inspect the other cylinders in the same way.
- Measure the compression pressure in as short a time as possible.
(3) If the compression pressure is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder block, then measure it again.
HINT:
- If the compression pressure increases after adding the engine oil, the piston rings may be worn.
- If the compression pressure does not change after pouring engine oil, defects may be occurring around the valves.
a. Warm up the engine, then stop it.
b. Remove the intake air connector.
c. Remove the ignition coils.
d. Remove the spark plugs.
e. Disconnect the fuel injector connector.
f. Inspect the compression.
(1) Insert a compression gauge into the plug hole.
(2) Crank the engine, then measure the compression pressure.
Compression pressure: 1230 kPa (12.5 kgf/cm2, 178 psi)
Minimum pressure: 880 kPa (9.0 kgf/cm2, 128 psi) or more
Difference between each cylinder: 68 kPa (0.7 kgf/cm2, 10 psi) or less
NOTICE:
- Use a fully-charged battery so the engine speed can be increased to 250 rpm or more.
- Inspect the other cylinders in the same way.
- Measure the compression pressure in as short a time as possible.
(3) If the compression pressure is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder block, then measure it again.
HINT:
- If the compression pressure increases after adding the engine oil, the piston rings may be worn.
- If the compression pressure does not change after pouring engine oil, defects may be occurring around the valves.
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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.