Compression Check. -Questions related to temperature
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Compression Check. -Questions related to temperature
When would an engine likely have higher numbers? Warm or cold?
I'm guessing cold.
I'm basing this on the fact that hot start problems can be due to low compression. Therefore if the engine starts better in the cold it must have better compression then.
Can anyone confirm?
I'm guessing cold.
I'm basing this on the fact that hot start problems can be due to low compression. Therefore if the engine starts better in the cold it must have better compression then.
Can anyone confirm?
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you are correct.
let the engine get up to operating temp, shut it down and let it sit for 5 mins to get nice and warm. Make sure you floor the throttle during testing, and remember spec cranking rpm is at 250.
let the engine get up to operating temp, shut it down and let it sit for 5 mins to get nice and warm. Make sure you floor the throttle during testing, and remember spec cranking rpm is at 250.
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So if one wanted to mislead buyers, they'd do the compression check cold.
Hence I should always pack my compression tester when checking out cars.
Hence I should always pack my compression tester when checking out cars.
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Is there a graph available that relates temperature to compression numbers?
I know I've seen the graph that'll let you correct for slower or faster cranking RPM.
I know I've seen the graph that'll let you correct for slower or faster cranking RPM.
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The Mazda instructions should come with burn ointment then.
I warm it up with a drive around the block or a couple minutes of idling... Just into the normal range of the temp gauge... But not fully up to the third of the way up where it normally resides... Upper radiator hose is hot indicating that the thermostat is open.
I just don't want to be misleading people.
BTW, still loving that compression tester.
The Mazda instructions should come with burn ointment then.
I warm it up with a drive around the block or a couple minutes of idling... Just into the normal range of the temp gauge... But not fully up to the third of the way up where it normally resides... Upper radiator hose is hot indicating that the thermostat is open.
I just don't want to be misleading people.
BTW, still loving that compression tester.
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The Mazda instructions should come with burn ointment then.
I warm it up with a drive around the block or a couple minutes of idling... Just into the normal range of the temp gauge... But not fully up to the third of the way up where it normally resides... Upper radiator hose is hot indicating that the thermostat is open.
I just don't want to be misleading people.
BTW, still loving that compression tester.
The Mazda instructions should come with burn ointment then.
I warm it up with a drive around the block or a couple minutes of idling... Just into the normal range of the temp gauge... But not fully up to the third of the way up where it normally resides... Upper radiator hose is hot indicating that the thermostat is open.
I just don't want to be misleading people.
BTW, still loving that compression tester.
Glad to hear you're liking your tester!
-John
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