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Question: how do i do a compression test

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Visitor, 3.3L V6, Mesa, AZ, January 31, 2011, 18:26

i want to do a compression test

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    yourpixels January 31, 2011, 18:31
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    warm up the engine to operating temp, remove all the plugs, fuel pump relay and wires to coil pack, insert the tester, crank the engine for about 5 sec the conpression reading must be within 10% of eachother

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    rc parts, February 01, 2011, 03:36
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    throttle should be wide open to be accurate

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