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Old 03-20-2013, 07:23 PM
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530 Compression result are they too low?
Hello, I just got my compression done at Mazda Albi in Laval, Quebec. My car had trouble starting when warm. The result they gave me was: Front 555 560 530 rEAR 570 570 620. Are these results too low?
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If it's normalized at 250rpm, yes its low and if you're still within Warranty, you should get a replacement for FREE.
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What is the normal compression for a rx8? Thanks
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I searched and only found the answer in PSI... The dealer didn't give me PSI numbers... Actually what numbers did the dealer give me?
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they use kPa. do a conversion in Google.
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680kPa is minimum spec at 250 RPM. I don't think your starter could go slow enough for those numbers to be above that, but who knows. RPM is needed.
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Originally Posted by ocyoo
I searched and only found the answer in PSI... The dealer didn't give me PSI numbers... Actually what numbers did the dealer give me?
good question, and why are you asking us, shouldn't the dealership know?
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