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Originally Posted by layback40
Hey,
Why dont you check your oil level after you drain the motor before you add the new oil?
You could check your tire pressures just before they fit new tires.
Maybe check your battery acid SG before you charge it.
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Hi
Well now, I was talking about the joy of learning and trying out a new tool.
However, if you do get good compression numbers before a valve adjustment - and assuming good oil pressure and no noise like rocks in a tin can - you know have a generally sound engine.
If the compression numbers are not so good, then you need to check for valve clearance, faulty valves, stuck or worn piston rings, leaking head gasket & etc.
Not to say of course that valve adjustments and other normal maintainence shouldn't be done as MB recommends.
As to your other suggestions, I do see some value to each one - except I would check the oil level before draining.
The above all in a friendly spirit.
Joseph