While an engine compression tester may not be the most common tool in a mechanic's garage, they can be very useful, especially for older cars.

A compression test is to determine how much pressure the engine makes, and a leakdown test measures its ability to hold pressure.

An engine compression test kit consists of a pressure gauge and an assortment of hoses and fittings so that the gauge can be connected to the spark plug holes on each of an engine's cylinders. To ...

A crank compression test can tell you a lot about an engine and we will be going over the numbers. - Super Chevy Magazine ...

A compression test reveals the condition of your engine's valves, its valve seats, and piston rings and whether these parts are wearing evenly. Healthy engines should have compression over 100 psi per ...

Compression in a diesel engine is essential for effective and efficient performance. And when compression is lacking, damage can result. That is why it’s imperative to know whether your engine’s ...

A cold startability study was carried out on a single-cylinder research engine. Engine cooling was achieved by circulating chilled alcohol through the engine. Cold air was supplied with the help of ...