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2.5 Jeep motor won’t start

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Old 10-30-2018, 01:47 AM
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So I have a Jeep with a 2.5 l and it will not start where do I start
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Every engine needs three things (mainly) AIR, FUEL, SPARK.
Here's a good video by Chris Fix on the basics \
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Every engine needs three things (mainly) AIR, FUEL, SPARK.
Here's a good video by Chris Fix on the basics \
https://youtu.be/PNhuDCVIydw
How much compression should it have
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I seriously doubt it has such low compression on all 4 cylinders that it won't start.

What year is it?
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