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.

What is compression ignition? Compression ignition basically is the term that is used for describing the manner in which diesel engines function.

A fundamental difference between gasoline and diesel engines is that a gasoline engine uses spark ignition while a diesel engine uses compression ignition. Before we delve deeper, let's understand ...

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Toyota Patent Suggests a High-Compression Diesel Truck Engine May Be in the Works With Toyota shifting away from V8s, this could be its answer for smaller displacement and high torque figures.

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