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2.5 Jeep motor won’t start

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Old Oct 30, 2018 | 01:47 AM
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Default 2.5 Jeep motor won’t start
So I have a Jeep with a 2.5 l and it will not start where do I start
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Old Oct 30, 2018 | 02:00 AM
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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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Old Oct 30, 2018 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 2KMAXJ
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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Old Nov 1, 2018 | 06:40 AM
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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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