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Compression Test - How To Do It, Dry Or Wet - Review The Results
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Compression Test – How To Do It, Dry Or Wet – Review The Results

03/15/2023

Doing a compression test, is a good way to measure the condition of, the rings, cylinders, and valves. So, if your engine is running rough or is lacking power, consider doing a compression test. Also, […]

Compression Leak Between Cylinders - No Coolant Or Oil Leaks
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Compression Leak Between Cylinders – No Coolant Or Oil Leaks

03/08/2023

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
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Running Dynamic Compression Test – How To Do It And Why

03/03/2023

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 […]

Engine Misfire Issues - Causes, Symptoms And Potential Damage
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Engine Misfire Issues – Causes, Symptoms And Potential Damage

02/06/2023

Engine misfire issues, will always cause your engine performance to suffer. Because, they affect fuel economy, emissions and idle quality. In addition, when a misfiring vehicle, is subjected to an emissions test, it will usually fail. […]

Engine Power Balance Testing - Total Power Output Of The Engine
Engine Testing

Engine Power Balance Testing – Total Power Output Of The Engine

11/08/2022

The engine power balance test, can be a great way to pinpoint a cylinder, that’s under performing. Most importantly, a cylinder that is not working as well as, the other cylinders in the engine. The […]

Wet Compression Test - Next Level, Mechanical Engine Testing
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Wet Compression Test – Next Level, Mechanical Engine Testing

10/31/2022

After you have done a basic compression test, the next step is a wet compression test. Above all, an engine’s cylinders need a good seal, between the rings and the cylinder walls. Also, between the […]

Piston Rings - Signs Of Worn Piston Rings And How To Replace Them
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Piston Rings – Signs Of Worn Piston Rings – How To Replace Them

07/13/2022

So, the first sign of worn out piston rings, is engine blow-by. Consequently, if you are seeing puffs of blue smoke out of the exhaust, it means the engine is burning oil. Also, with worn […]

Engine Compression - What Can Cause, Low Or No Engine Compression
Engine Damage

Engine Compression – What Can Cause, Low Or No Engine Compression

06/23/2022

An engine compression test, is the most practical way, to learn about the mechanical condition of your engine. Because, doing a engine compression test, will help you locate; potential internal problems, affecting engine performance. Running […]

Sticking Valves - From Carbon Deposits - What Should You Do
Engine Top End

Sticking Valves – From Carbon Deposits – What Should You Do

06/14/2022

The first sign of sticking valves, is usually engine missing or running rough when cold. But, sticking valves can also simply be, the byproduct of cold-weather operation. In this case, the sticking valves, will often […]

Cylinder Power Balance Testing - Can Help Uncover Hidden Engine Issues
Engine Testing

Cylinder Power Balance Testing – Can Help Uncover Hidden Engine Issues

05/18/2022

Performing a cylinder power balance test; can help uncover hidden engine issues, commonly missed with other tests. Consequently, cylinder power balance testing, can find issues related to; engine misfires, lack of power or just, a […]

Low Compression, Causing, Engine Misfires, Is It A Mechanical Malfunction
Poor Performance

Low Compression, Causing, Engine Misfires, Is It A Mechanical Malfunction

04/08/2022

Firstly, low compression can be caused by a number of different issues resulting in engine misfires. Secondly, let’s say you have ruled out ignition and fuel delivery, as the cause of the engine misfire. Consequently, […]

Valve Springs - Function - Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.
Engine Damage

Valve Springs – Function – Failure symptoms, causing possible damage.

02/27/2022

Valve Springs in your engine, have a very basic job, but how they do it is very important. So, one very important point to keep in mind is that, they all lose tension and weaken […]

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