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Old 01-18-2012, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Chas H View Post
Instead of a compression test, do a leakdown test.
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In my opinion a much better way of assessing engine health as with a leak down test the results aren't being influenced by starter and battery health and gunky cold engine oil etc - however, it is not as quick and easy to do as a compression test. A leak down test requires a certain level of intelligence whereas for a compression test virtually any Mungo can do that.
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