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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 10:28 AM
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Default Which compression testers to buy?

are the all the same:
sears has some from $20-25
auto zone has one for $22
pepboys have one for $19.99
http://www.harborfrieght.com has them for about $24.95
http://www.snapon.com has them for...........$194.95 WTF

which will give me a accurate reading at the best price?
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 10:56 AM
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Default Re: Which compression testers to buy? (Charlie Moua)

I'm happy with the auto parts store version I got for about $20something. Accuracy really doesn't have that much significance, unless you are a hardcore engine builder. What you are mainly concerned with is the range of readings from cylinder to cylinder. The small descrepencies from one tester to the next doesn't matter much.
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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 11:12 AM
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THANKS much bro.
no... i'm not a hardcore engine builder.
just your adverage guy trying to find out how healthy his motor is.

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Old Dec 23, 2002 | 12:02 PM
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You're welcome. BTW...
You probably already know this, but the test is normally performed on a warm engine with the throttle held wide open. You should pull the ECU fuse to disable the fuel and spark systems, also. Let the engine cool down before re-installing the plugs, and use some anti-sieze compound on the threads.
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