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Leaking Piston Rings

Leaking piston rings mean the rings aren’t sealing the combustion chamber. This lets oil into the cylinder and combustion gases escape. As a result, causing blue/grey exhaust smoke, excessive oil burning, poor acceleration, rough idling, and low compression.

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Signs of Worn Piston Rings and How to Replace Them
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Signs of Worn Piston Rings and How to Replace Them

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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 […]
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How To Do A Cylinder Leak Down Test – With Or Without A Tester

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Doing a cylinder leak down test, can tell you more about your engine than you think. Also, it can spot issues in specific areas, that other tests will not. So, a cylinder leak down test, […]
Oil Consumption Has Many Causes, But, Worn Bearings Add To It
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Oil Consumption Has Many Causes, But, Worn Bearings Add To It

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Oil consumption is something nobody wants. But, worn engine bearings can make it even worse ? Engine oil consumption past rings, will only get worse, when engine bearings begin to wear out. So, oil consumption […]

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