Garage Gurus | How to Perform a Relative Compression Test with a Scope

If you suspect that your vehicle’s engine is losing pressure in a cylinder, it can be helpful to perform a relative compression test to determine if all the cylinders have equal compression. Follow along as Master Trainer Mark Kenyon of Garage Gurus demonstrates how to set up an oscilloscope to perform a relative compression test. With the scope and a high-amp clamp hooked up, Mark shows how to navigate to the proper menus and execute the test. He then generates a waveform pattern and explains how to read it. Count on Garage Gurus to help you get your vehicle repair done right.

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