2000 Chrysler Intrepid BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

4-Cylinder Compression Specifications

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4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Normal Compression Pressure
Neon
2.0L SOHC 170-225 psi (1172.2-1551.4 kPa)
PT Cruiser
2.4L DOHC 170-225 psi (1172.2-1551.4 kPa)
Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L DOHC 170-225 psi (1172.2-1551.4 kPa)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L SOHC 185 psi (1275.6 kPa)
Minimum Compression Pressure
Neon
2.0L SOHC (1)
PT Cruiser
2.4L DOHC 100 psi (689.5 kPa)
Sebring Convertible, Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L DOHC 100 psi (689.5 kPa)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L SOHC 139 psi (958.4 kPa)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Except Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe (2)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe 14 psi (96.5 kPa)
(1) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(2) Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.
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