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.

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.

We take a close look at what engine compression means, what it does, and how to test it.

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Some engines use a spark to ignite their fuel, and others rely on compression. What does all of that mean? And how do the two kinds of engines differ?

One of the key variables for an internal combustion engine is its compression ratio. This is the ratio of the maximum volume within the cylinder (when the piston is at bottom dead center) and the ...

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