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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2007HIGHLANDER 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE, COOLING AND EXHAUSTENGINETUNE-UP AND ENGINE PERFORMANCE CHECKSCOMPRESSION CHECKTESTING AND INSPECTION
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)
Compression Check: Testing and Inspection
2007 Toyota Highlander 2WD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE)SECTION Testing and Inspection
INSPECT COMPRESSION
(a) Warm up and stop the engine.
(b) Disconnect the injector connectors.
(c) Remove the intake air surge tank.
(d) Remove the 6 ignition coils.
(e) Remove the 6 spark plugs.
(f) Check the cylinder compression pressure.
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(1) Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
(2) Fully open the throttle.
(3) While cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure.
Compression pressure:
1.5 MPa (15.3 kgf/cm2, 218 psi)
Minimum pressure:
1.0 MPa (10.2 kgf/cm2, 145 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 15 psi)
NOTICE:
^ Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine speed of 250 rpm or more.
^ Check other cylinder's compression pressure in the same way.
^ This measurement must be done as quickly as possible.
(4) If the cylinder compression is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and inspect again.
HINT:
^ If adding oil increases the compression, the piston rings and/or cylinder bore may be worn or damaged.
^ If pressure stays low, a valve may be stuck or seated improperly, or there may be leakage in the gasket.
(a) Warm up and stop the engine.
(b) Disconnect the injector connectors.
(c) Remove the intake air surge tank.
(d) Remove the 6 ignition coils.
(e) Remove the 6 spark plugs.
(f) Check the cylinder compression pressure.
SST 09992-00500
(1) Insert a compression gauge into the spark plug hole.
(2) Fully open the throttle.
(3) While cranking the engine, measure the compression pressure.
Compression pressure:
1.5 MPa (15.3 kgf/cm2, 218 psi)
Minimum pressure:
1.0 MPa (10.2 kgf/cm2, 145 psi)
Difference between each cylinder:
100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm2, 15 psi)
NOTICE:
^ Always use a fully charged battery to obtain engine speed of 250 rpm or more.
^ Check other cylinder's compression pressure in the same way.
^ This measurement must be done as quickly as possible.
(4) If the cylinder compression is low, pour a small amount of engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole and inspect again.
HINT:
^ If adding oil increases the compression, the piston rings and/or cylinder bore may be worn or damaged.
^ If pressure stays low, a valve may be stuck or seated improperly, or there may be leakage in the gasket.
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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.