correct cylinder compression?
randolphsfinest
07-12-2005, 01:29 PM
I have a 95 eclipse GS, and i'm just wondering what the cylinder compression is supposed to be. I tested all 4 cylinders and they are around 70 psi...is this correct?
i did test with a pretty ghetto compression tester, and i'm not sure if it even reads correctly.
i did test with a pretty ghetto compression tester, and i'm not sure if it even reads correctly.
spyderturbo007
07-12-2005, 03:46 PM
Nope, that's bad.
Factory fresh it's 192psi and the service limit is 145psi.
EDIT> Did you have the car at WOT when you did the compression test? Was the car warm or cold? Did the battery have a strong charge?
These are all things that can lower your results.
Factory fresh it's 192psi and the service limit is 145psi.
EDIT> Did you have the car at WOT when you did the compression test? Was the car warm or cold? Did the battery have a strong charge?
These are all things that can lower your results.
TsiTalon9587
07-12-2005, 06:11 PM
With those numbers, somethings way off. Walmart actually sells testers. It's where I purchased mine. I think it was only ~25 bucks or something. GIve it a shot, and as said, make sure the battery is charged, and the pedal to the metal.
GSXracerGuy
07-12-2005, 07:30 PM
Where does one learn to test the psi?
TsiTalon9587
07-12-2005, 07:42 PM
Aaaaannnddddd cue plug: www.vfaq.com
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