While an engine compression tester may not be the most common tool in a mechanic's garage, they can be very useful, especially for older cars.

A crank compression test can tell you a lot about an engine and we will be going over the numbers. - Super Chevy Magazine ...

An engine compression test kit consists of a pressure gauge and an assortment of hoses and fittings so that the gauge can be connected to the spark plug holes on each of an engine's cylinders. To ...

Diesel engines are renowned for their power and fuel efficiency, but cold weather can pose significant challenges to their operation. Many diesel owners wonder if starting their engines in cold ...

With a simple diesel engine compression test, it is possible to spot compression problems before they get worse. Here’s information on these tests and how to decide if it is time to perform one.

Is your engine underperforming? A Cenex expert shares how a diesel engine compression test could provide the diagnosis.

The color and occurrence of engine exhaust smoke can provide vital clues for diagnosing engine and other automotive problems.

We take a close look at what engine compression means, what it does, and how to test it.

Cold weather adversely affects diesel engines more than gas engines, but that’s only partly due to the engine itself.

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Diesel engines face a lot of challenges with cold starts. These engines have a higher compression of 14:1 to 25:1 as opposed to the lower 8:1 to 12:1 compressions in gasoline engines.