COMPRESSION TESTING TO DETECT ISSUES
It is not always necessary to immediately open up the engine when you think it is underperforming or if you suspect wear on some components.
A compression test is the first step in revealing the condition of your valves, valve seats, and piston rings.
If one or more of the following issues occur, it might be time for a compression test:
- Difficulty when cold starting, unrelated to weather conditions
- Excessive blow-by
- Excessive oil-consumption
- Blue smoke
- Loss of power
By using a compression tester, you can easily check if the pressure in each cylinder falls within the normal range. Not the case? Unfortunately, this will most likely lead to a teardown and rebuild.
However, if the compression in each cylinder turns out to be normal, the power issues will come from either fuel, air, or spark. This is typically much cheaper to repair than a problem in the cylinders. Get a reliable compression tester from our range.