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Review on πŸ” Enhanced Gasoline Engine Compression Tester Kit OTC 5605 with Portable Carrying Case by Colin Arcos

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Excellent kit, has everything you need to check the compression in the cylinders. The right tool makes car care a pleasure.

I bought this sensor to check the cylinders in my 95 BMW. Unfortunately there was no gatehouse on the car, but I installed this sensor. All the adapters I think you'll ever need. The deep well connection, which makes handling the set easier, was particularly practical. It was so easy that I really enjoyed doing it. I just removed the spark plugs from my engine, disconnected the fuel pump, then screwed the well into the cylinder to check, turned on the pressure gauge (it has a quick connect) and revved the engine a few times to get a stable reading. When you're done reading, there's a button to release the pressure before taking it off. I can't say how accurate the gauge was as I don't have another gauge to compare to, but I can say some of my cylinders passed the correct test. according to the factory specification, and there were no others. After checking all cylinders three times, the result was the same. It's not a down-leak test (the gauge will hold the pressure), but it's a very good compression tester that I'm proud to have in my toolbox. I also bought an OTC 5613 vacuum kit at the same time. I was a little disappointed that the compression kit gauge had a much smaller face, but it's still clear and easy to read.

Pros
  • Automotive
Cons
  • Not the best