Engine Compression
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COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS
| Application (1) | Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compression Pressure | ||||||
| Low Compression Engines | ||||||
| C240, CLK320, CLK430, E320, E430, ML320, SL500 & SLK32 | ||||||
| Normal | 145-174 psi (10-12 bar) | |||||
| Minimum | 116 psi (8 bar) | |||||
| Standard Compression Engines | ||||||
| C320, CL500, CL600, CLK320, CLK430, E320, E430, G500, ML320, ML500, S430, S500, S600, SL500 & SLK320 | ||||||
| Normal | 174-203 psi (12-14 bar) | |||||
| Minimun | 131 psi (9 bar) | |||||
| CLK55, E55 & ML55 | ||||||
| Normal | 160-189 psi (11-13 bar) | |||||
| Minimun | 145 psi (10 bar) | |||||
| Maximum Difference Between Cylinders | ||||||
| All Models | 22 psi (1.5 bar) | |||||
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