How to check piston health?
Conducting a comprehensive compression test accurately assesses the internal health of your engine’s pistons and cylinders. This diagnostic procedure measures the pressure within each cylinder, revealing any significant loss of compression which directly points to worn piston rings, damaged pistons, or valve issues. Performing a compression test helps in identifying the damaged engine’s piston rings. While the high compression levels indicate the presence of damaged valve seals, low compression levels indicate worn piston rings.