Compression Test

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Ashton Janzen
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Compression Test

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Does anyone know the compressions for a Mx3 1993 GS
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Correct me if I am wrong, should be around 200psi
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I believe it's 195 new. If it's not lower than 185, and there's not more than 30% deviation, it's fine.
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As far as I know, for the US V6 its 180psi with less than 20% deviation across all cylinders. The KLZE is 200psi with less than 20% deviation. It should say in the shop manual somewhere.
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