Engine Compression
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 |
100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2
) |
| Cirrus & Stratus |
170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2
) |
| Talon |
| Non-Turbo |
100 psi (7.0 kg/cm2
) |
| Turbo |
133 psi (9.4 kg/cm2
) |
| 2.4L |
170 psi (12.0 kg/cm2
) |