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.

One of the easiest ways to test an engine's health is by checking its compression. Testing compression isn't something the average muscle car owner would do every year, but it is a useful tool to ...

Can't Somebody Else Do It? With buying a new engine, or having your old engine sent out to be rebuilt, your engine builder should normally check the chamber volumes and determine the compression ...

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?

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

We dyno test a low compression Ford 5.4L against a high compression variation and see which makes more power - Muscle Mustangs & Fast Fords ...

Increasing an engine’s compression ratio is a proven way of unlocking extra horsepower, but there’s a point of diminishing returns. The team at Garage 54, the Russian mechanics who built a V16 ...

Diesel engines have pistons that look different from the ones you'd see with a gas engine. There's a reason why that's the case, and it's all about performance.

We all tend to steer clear of the most expensive gasoline option at the gas station. However, there is a valid reason why some modern engines do need it.

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

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?