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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 (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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