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Engine Compression

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Dodge Pickup and 1995 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature at specified cranking speed and throttle wide open.

COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Compression Ratio 17.5:1
Minimum Compression Pressure (1)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders (2)
(1) Minimum compression pressure is not available.
(2) Maximum compression variation between cylinders is not available.