How To Do a Leak Down Test & Interpret Results In 5 Minutes

If you’ve ever wondered what an engine cylinder leak down test is or how to perform one of these tests, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with Lake Speed Jr. from Total Seal Piston Rings to break it all down! Differential pressure gauges are a great tool for conducting a leak down test and getting acceptable results on the health of your cylinder, specifically the piston ring, the piston, and the cylinder wall. These cylinder leak down test kits are a great way to discern the health of your engine without pulling anything apart or removing the engine from your car. Shop compression testers - https://www.speedwaymotors.com/shop/compression-testers~14-18-147-31340 Check out our guide full of instructions to perform your own engine cylinder leak down test - https://www.speedwaymotors.com/the-toolbox/engine-cylinder-leak-down-test/30819 #engine #enginebuild #v8 #hotrod #enginebuilders #mechanic #diymechanics #enginediy #howto #projectccar #carbuilder #motorsports #racecar #enginebuilding101 #performance #gearhead 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - What Is a Leak Down Test? 00:54 - How to Do a Leak Down Test? 01:33 - How Much Pressure for Cylinder Leak Down Test? 02:05 - Interpreting Leak Down Test Results 03:31 - Leak Down Test Results of Each Cylinder 04:38 - What Does Leak Down Test Tell You? Follow us on social! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speedwaymotorsinc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SpeedwayMotors TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speedwaymotors X (Twitter): https://x.com/SpeedwayMotors