Our top recommendation for a basic engine compression tester is this simple kit from INNOVA. While the INNOVA 3612 is a basic set, it contains all you’ll need to easily check your engine’s ...

The leakdown tester is less common, and you need to get a good one to do the test properly. A compression test is to determine how much pressure the engine makes, and a leakdown test measures its ...

Compression testing is another good tool to use when diagnosing an engine. Combining the results of a leak down test with a cranking compression test can indicate an engine's potential.

A crank compression test can tell you a lot about an engine and we will be going over the numbers. - Super Chevy Magazine ...