Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300D. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Compression Ratio

22.0:1

Compression Pressure ⁽¹⁾

Normal

377-464 psi (26-32 bar)

Minimum

261 psi (18 bar)

⁽¹⁾	Maximum variation between cylinders is 44 psi (3 bar).