2001 Plymouth Neon Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

4-Cylinder Compression Specifications

4-CYLINDER COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specification
Normal Compression Pressure
Neon
2.0L SOHC 170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm2 )
PT Cruiser
2.4L DOHC 170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm2 )
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L SOHC 185 psi (13 kg/cm2 )
Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L DOHC 170-225 psi (12-16 kg/cm2 )
Minimum Compression Pressure
Neon
2.0L SOHC 100 psi (7 kg/cm2 )
PT Cruiser
2.4L DOHC 100 psi (7 kg/cm2 )
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe
2.4L SOHC 139 psi (10 kg/cm2 )
Sebring Sedan & Stratus Sedan
2.4L DOHC 100 psi (7 kg/cm2 )
Maximum Variation Between Cylinders
Except Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe (1)
Sebring Coupe & Stratus Coupe 14 psi (1 kg/cm2 )
(1) Maximum variation between cylinders is 25 percent.
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