My Factory Manual (page 11-55) says Service Specification compression pressure, in other words the 'perfect at sea level' pressure, for this engine (3.0 L 6G72) is 840 kPa, 119 psi. I also have a Haynes manual that says 119 psi at 250 rpm for the 3.0 L engine

Hence my question.

This seems too low. 130 psi sounds more reasonable. But, the manuals says 119 psi.

Are the manuals wrong? If so, what is the correct specification for the cylinder compression.


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