How Do You Perform A Compression Test On The Engine In A Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The engine in the Mitsubishi Eclipse changed many times over the years. It is important to keep it running properly whether the car has a four-cylinder or a V6 engine. Over time, parts wear out causing the engine to lose power, burn oil or run poorly. A compression test is a simple, inexpensive way of finding out what is wrong without tearing the engine apart. Prepare for the compression test by warming up the engine in the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Performing a compression test on a cold engine will produce inaccurate results. Make sure the battery is in good shape since it will need to spin the engine many times during the test. Begin by removing all of the spark plugs from the engine and disabling the ignition system. This will prevent electrical shock while performing the test. If the car contains a four-cylinder engine, there will be four spark plugs, but if it has a V6, there will be six. The engine can now spin freely. Place the compression tester in one of the spark plug holes and cr
