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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, […]

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 […]

Valves And Piston Rings Function - Failure Warning Signs - Testing
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Valves And Piston Rings Function – Failure Warning Signs – Testing

01/20/2023

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 […]

Engine Piston Rings - How Do They Work - How Can They Fail
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Engine Piston Rings – How Do They Work – How Can They Fail

12/08/2022

Engine piston rings, have the most important job, of sealing the combustion chamber. So, they need to ensure that, no oil reaches the combustion chamber, while keeping the compression in the cylinder. Most engine piston […]

Engine Power Balance Testing - Total Power Output Of The Engine
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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 […]

Cylinder Leak Down Test - What Are The Results Telling You
Engine Testing

Cylinder Leak Down Test – What Are The Results Telling You

08/10/2022

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 […]

Engine Misfiring - What Can Cause It - Tracking Down The Problem
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Engine Misfiring – What Can Cause It – Tracking Down The Problem

07/14/2022

What is engine misfiring and what are the main causes. Engine misfiring, is bad, so it’s best to find the problem and fix it as soon as possible. Because, engine misfiring reduces gas mileage and […]

Engine Will Not Start - But, Fuel Pump, Spark And Compression Are Good
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Engine Will Not Start – But, Fuel Pump, Spark And Compression Are Good

06/25/2022

All engines require three things to start and run, spark, fuel and compression. So, if any one of these is missing, your engine will not start. With a engine will not start issue, the possible […]

Engine Compression - What Can Cause, Low Or No Engine Compression
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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 […]

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 […]

Engine Stalling Problems - Possible causes - What to check and why.
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Engine Stalling Problems – Possible causes – What to check and why.

04/13/2022

Engine stalling problems, can be hard to find and are often, sensor or temperature related. Engine stalling is more likely to occur, during cold weather or when starting a cold engine. So, this kind of […]

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