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Engine Compression Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight X

Test compression pressure with engine at normal operating temperature. Remove all spark plugs. Set throttle and choke valves wide open.

ApplicationSpecification
Compression Ratio
2.8L8.9:1
3.0L8.5:1
3.8L8.0:1
4.3L9.3:1
Compression Pressure100 psi (7 kg/cm 2 ) min.
Max. Variation Between Cylinders30%

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS