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Old 11-11-2003, 11:17 AM
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when doing a compression check.. to see if its the valves... head gasket... or piston rings... u can add oil into the chamber... how much oil do you add?
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That is for checking the rings to check the seal. You are supposed to add 6-8 sqirts from a diaphram style oil can.
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I use a tablespoon worth.
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Default Re: adding oil for compression check (Jer Del Sol)

if you want to know the condition of your valves... head gasket... or piston rings.. do a leakdown test my friend.
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