compression test tool

[paulspaddle]

I've looked online at a variety of compression test tools. Princess Auto has them from $14 to $80. Can someone recommend one?

Preferably from a Canadian outlet so I can go get one.

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: compression test tool

this is what i use.

Danaher Tool Group KDS2428 Compression Tester Cylinder

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: compression test tool

We have 2 testers. One is a cheap and cheerful one from a local auto store. The second one is a "Snap On" and expensive. Both are as good and as accurate as each other. The box on the Snap On version is a lot nicer though but not the function.

 

[stylesabu]

Re: compression test tool

Most at any auto parts will do, you can also order on-line from snap-on or matco.Sears is also ok.basically you are just compareing 1 cylinder to the next. as long as you use same test on all cylinders. I have three of them, a cheap one, a middle of the road and a nice one. they all read with in 3% of one another

 

[RWilson2526]

Re: compression test tool

I paid between 30 and 40 bucks for mine...looks like the one TD has....but not sure of the mfg....like the rest said...dont think it matters much, but it is an invaluable tool.

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: compression test tool

They all work as well as the other. Just get the one that threads into the spark plug hole.The ones that you have to hold onto wile pushing it into the spark plug hole are hard to use.

 

[paulspaddle]

Re: compression test tool

Ok, thanks. Of course that makes sense that its more of a tool of comparison than needing a perfect read out.

 

[cr2k]

Re: compression test tool

When you test, you want to pull ALL the spark plugs, make sure the throttle is wide open and kill the ignition.

Then make sure you turn the engine over for at least 5 compression strokes, each cyl.

 

[trendsetter240]

Re: compression test tool

I have the one from the link below. Works great.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...51016P/Equus%2BCompression%2BTester%2BKit.jsp

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: compression test tool

I have the one from the link below. Works great.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...51016P/Equus%2BCompression%2BTester%2BKit.jsp

Friend of mine uses that one as well. No issues and a respectable price.
Get it before the "HST" kicks in !!

 

[paulspaddle]

Re: compression test tool

When you test, you want to pull ALL the spark plugs, make sure the throttle is wide open and kill the ignition.

Then make sure you turn the engine over for at least 5 compression strokes, each cyl.

Thanks for the extra information! I would have done it wrong.

 

[ziggy]

Re: compression test tool

i only have one tester. got it at the local auto parts store. after reading this thread, guess it's good i didn't waste money buying a top notch brand...

here's the low down on compression testing..

http://www.boatfix.com/merc/Bullet/97/97_25.pdf
the link is from the adults only section at the top of the i/o page. item #13..

 

[paulspaddle]

Re: compression test tool

I have the one from the link below. Works great.

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/brow...51016P/Equus%2BCompression%2BTester%2BKit.jsp

Will check it out.....thanks.



I just can't figure out how to respond to multiple quotes from different people in one response. I've tried various ways, but each time I hit 'preview' it looks like the html code not the 'blue box'.

 

[eastont]

Re: compression test tool

Friend of mine uses that one as well. No issues and a respectable price.
Get it before the "HST" kicks in !!

What difference would that make. HST 13% is still 5% + 8% =13%

 

[paulspaddle]

Re: compression test tool

On sale at Princess Auto from $29.99 to $14.99....done.