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Stop guessing and start measuring with our expert Automotive Engine Testing guides. To truly understand an engine’s internal condition, you must move beyond simple code reading and perform mechanical health checks. Our resources cover how to execute a dry and wet compression test, use a leak-down tester to pinpoint air escaping through valves or rings, and interpret vacuum gauge readings for timing or intake issues. Learn to use professional diagnostic tools to confirm head gasket failures, worn camshaft lobes, and restricted exhaust systems before committing to expensive teardowns.

Cooling Fan Relay in Car Electrical
Cooling & Heating Systems

Cooling Fan Relay – What Does It Do – Failure Symptoms – Testing

05/07/2024
THE COOLING FAN RELAY ESSENTIALLY FUNCTIONS AS, THE ON/ OFF SWITCH FOR THE ENGINE’S COOLING FANS. And, is therefore an important electrical component, of the engine’s cooling system. As a result, most cooling fans use […]
Squirting Oil in Engine Cylinder
Engine Testing

Wet Compression Testing Is A Step Up, From A Regular Test

04/21/2024
AFTER YOU HAVE DONE A BASIC COMPRESSION TEST, THE NEXT STEP IS, WET COMPRESSION TESTING. Above all, an engine needs a good seal between the rings, and the cylinder walls. Also, between the valves, and […]
Idle Air Control Valve (IAC) Mounted on Engine
Engine Testing

Idle Air Control Valve (IAC), Function, Failure Symptoms – Testing

03/31/2024
SO, THE IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE ENGINES IDLE SPEED. And, that’s what makes the idle air control valve, a major management component of the engine. Because, it decreases or increases […]
(O2) Oxygen Sensor in Exhaust Manifold
Emission Control Systems

(O2) Oxygen Sensors – Function, Failure Symptoms, And Testing

03/22/2024
EVERY VEHICLE BUILT SINCE THE EARLY 1980’s, HAS ONE OR MORE (O2) OXYGEN SENSORS INTEGRATED INTO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. So, (O2) oxygen sensors, confirm, that the proper air/fuel ratio, is actually reaching the engine. Consequently, […]
Compression Leak Between Cylinders - No Coolant Or Oil Leaks
Engine Testing

Compression Leak Between Cylinders: Without Any Coolant or Oil Leaks

03/08/2024
So, having a compression leak between cylinders, can allow the compression, to leak from one cylinder to the next. This causes a loss of compression, and sometimes, allows exhaust gasses, back into the intake, depending […]
Running ( Dynamic ) Compression Test - How To Do It And Why
Engine Testing

Running Dynamic Compression Test: Evaluating Individual Cylinders

03/03/2024
Firstly, a running dynamic compression test, confirms how effective each cylinder is, at pulling air in. Secondly, holding it for the correct amount of time, then letting it go, into the exhaust. So, if a […]
Crankshaft - Camshaft Position Sensor - Testing The Easy Way
Engine Testing

Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor – Testing The Easy Way

02/19/2024
When a Crankshaft – Camshaft Position Sensor goes BAD, your vehicle will not start. Distributorless Ignition Systems (DIS) require a Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP), and sometimes a Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP). So, the main difference […]
Bubble Test - Used In Conjunction, With A Cylinder Leak Down Test
Engine Testing

Bubble Test – Used In Conjunction, With A Cylinder Leak Down Test

02/06/2024
So, to determine the health of a head gasket, between two cylinders, try doing a bubble test. If you believe you have a leak, but just cannot find it, doing a bubble test may be […]
Automatic Shutdown (ASD) Relay - Function - Failure - Testing
Electrical Systems

Automatic Shutdown (ASD) Relay – Function – Failure – Testing

01/22/2024
The function of the automatic shutdown (ASD) relay, is to shut off power to major systems. When the key is turned off, as a safety feature. So, when the automatic shutdown (ASD) relay is on. […]

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