Compression test instructions needed

Tiny
STEPHEN MARTINEZ JR
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  • 1994 SUBARU IMPREZA
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 20,000 MILES
What is the proper compression rating when doing a compression test?
Saturday, December 17th, 2016 AT 6:16 AM

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Tiny
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All cylinders should be within twenty percent of each other compression varies due to compression ratio but you need at least ninety psi to run right on all cylinders.
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Saturday, December 17th, 2016 AT 8:01 AM

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