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Engine Compression

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

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio
2.0L
Avenger & Sebring 9.6:1
Cirrus, Neon & Stratus 9.8:1
Talon
Non-Turbo 9.6:1
Turbo 8.5:1
2.4L 9.4:1
Minimum Compression Pressure
2.0L
Avenger, Neon & Sebring (1) 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2 )
Cirrus & Stratus (2) 170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
Talon
Non-Turbo (1)(2) 100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2 )
Turbo (1)(3) 133 psi (9.4 kg/cm2 )
2.4L (2) 170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Engine speed at 250-400 RPM.
(2) Maximum difference between each cylinder should not exceed 25 percent.
(3) - Maximum difference between each cylinder should not exceed 14 psi (.98 kg/cm2 ).
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