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.

Checking a diesel engine's compression by performing a leakdown test is a more detailed method of diagnosing the powerplant's condition and determining the amount (percentage) of blow-by.

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

They generally have different compression ratios, demand a different air-fuel mixture, and perhaps most importantly, diesel engines use air compression to ignite the fuel rather than the spark ...