Engine Compression

1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport, 2D Utility, StandardSECTION Engine Compression

Check engine compression with engine at normal operating temperature, all spark plugs removed and throttle wide open.

NOTE: Compression pressure and cylinder pressure variation for 2.5L and 4.0L engines are not available from manufacturer at time of publication.
COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
2.5L
Cherokee 9.2:1
Wrangler 9.1:1
4.0L 8.8:1
5.2L 9.1:1
Normal Compression Pressure 120-150 psi (827-1034 kPa)
Minimum Compression Pressure 100 psi (689 kPa)
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders 5 psi (172 kPa)
RENDER: 1.0x

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