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? Our expert shares how a diesel engine compression test could provide the diagnosis.

What is compression ignition? Compression ignition basically is the term that is used for describing the manner in which diesel engines function.

The guys at Muscle Car Review show you how to check engine compression with the latest tools. Check it out only at hotrod.com or the October 2011 issue of Muscle Car Review Magazine.

The idea was that engine tests must be the basis of evaluation. A C. F. R. engine was converted into a variable-compression Diesel engine by substituting a new piston and a fuel-injection system for ...

DIESEL ENGINES - They are higher compression than gasoline engines and do not require spark plugs or distributors. They tend to be more durable and less prone to expensive early repairs. However ...