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.

If your car is getting older or you feel like you may be losing some engine power, a compression tester can help sort out the problem.

A compression test is to determine how much pressure the engine makes, and a leakdown test measures its ability to hold pressure.

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.

When troubleshooting a gasoline engine, you check compression, fuel, and spark. A diesel doesn't have an ignition system, so there is one less thing to go wrong with it.

SAE International Journal of Engines, Vol. 2, No. 1 (2009), pp. 1314-1326 (13 pages) ABSTRACT A new combustion system with a low compression ratio (CR), specifically oriented towards the exploitment ...

The VC Turbo engine combines the efficiency of diesel engines with the performance of gasoline engines. How does Nissan’s variable compression engine work?

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

When troubleshooting a gasoline engine, you check compression, fuel, and spark. A diesel doesn't have an ignition system, so there is one less thing to go wrong with it.