4. Remove the spark plugs.
5. Turn over the engine to remove any foreign objects in the cylinders.
6. Attach the compression gauge to the spark plug hole.
7. Depress the accelerator pedal to fully open the throttle valve.
8. Turn over the engine and read the gauge.
Standard value: 1,200 kPa (12.2 kg.cm
2
, 170 psi)
Limit: 1,050 kPa (10.7 kg.cm
2
, 149 psi)
Fig. 15: Testing Compression
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 on all cylinders, making sure ensuring that the pressure difference for each of
the cylinders is within the specified limit.
Limit: Max 100 kPa (1.0 kg/cm
2
, 14 psi) for all cylinders.
2002 Kia Sedona EX
2002 ENGINES 3.5L V6 - Sedona
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