Cylinder Leakage
If you have a compression leak between cylinders; it 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 […]
A running (dynamic) compression test, confirms how efficiently each cylinder is pulling air in. Next, retaining it for the correct amount of time, then releasing it, into the exhaust. So, if a cylinder cannot perform […]
Valves and piston rings, are crucial for your engine to function properly. Aside from your head gasket, these are the parts that are responsible for, sealing the combustion chamber. Most of the time, valves and […]
Today, being an automotive mechanic, means more than just changing oil and replacing belts. There are a lot of difficult situations, that automotive mechanics face, on a day-to-day basis. For an automotive mechanic some problems, […]
In everyday vehicles the engine piston rings have, the most important job, of sealing the combustion chamber. So, one of the most prominent materials, used in making engine piston rings is cast iron. This is […]
The engine power balance test can be a great way, to pinpoint a cylinder that’s under performing. This is an indication a cylinder is not working as well as, the other cylinders in the engine. […]
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 […]
Doing the cylinder leak down test; especially in conjunction with a compression test; should allow you to quickly determine the basic condition of any engine. A compression test is a dynamic test (engine moving), a […]
Doing a cylinder leak down test; can tell you more about your engine than you think. Also, a cylinder leak down test, can pinpoint issues; in specific areas that other tests can not. A Cylinder […]
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