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Engine Compression Buick Park Avenue I

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
3.1L8.8:1
3.3L9.0:1
3.4L
VIN S9.0:1
VIN X9.3:1
3.8L
VIN L9.0:1
VIN 18.5:1
4.3L9.3:1
Normal Compression Pressure(1)
Minimum Compression Pressure(1)
(1) Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 ).
(1)Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 ).

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS