Engine Compression Test

*Did our video help you? If so, consider buying us a beer: https://bit.ly/3feE6tJ* **PLEASE READ THIS AND THE COMMENT WE PINNED FOR HELPFUL INFORMATION** In this video, we show you how to perform a compression test on your motor. The compression test was done on a Toyota 5VZ-FE 3.4 Liter V6 Engine but the procedure we share with you would be the same for any engine. You disable the ignition system, make sure you have no fuel going into the cylinders by either removing power to the fuel pump or using the Clear 'Flood Mode we show in the video, remove all the spark plugs, and then you're ready to start testing your cylinders with a compression gauge. At the time of this compression test, my engine had 170,000 miles. I know the previous owner took very good mechanical care of the vehicle and I've taken very good care of it as well over the last 4 years I've owned it. It's nice to see confirmation that the engine looks really healthy and will hopefully last for a very long time to come. **PARTS** *If you have a Toyota 3.4 Liter V6 5VZ-FE engine and wanted to replace the spark plugs at the same time like I did in the video, here's a link to the spark plugs I purchased: https://amzn.to/33VHWvR **HELPFUL TOOLS** *If you're looking for other tools not used in this video, check out Timmy's Master Tool List.* https://www.amazon.com/shop/timmythetoolman?isPublicView=true *20 Piece Screwdriver Set - (to undo wiring harness clips from air tube. This is a nice set if you're in the market for a set of screwdrivers) https://amzn.to/34aLrQ1 *1/4" and 3/8" Flex Head Ratchet Set - (to loosen and tighten air tube clamps and remove and replace spark plugs) https://amzn.to/2ql8nNA *1/4” Drive Regular Extension Set https://amzn.to/2O9nl2x *1/4” Drive 6 Point Standard Metric Socket Set https://amzn.to/2QIU7te *3/8” Drive Regular Extension Set https://amzn.to/2OehCao *3/8" Drive 6 Point Metric Standard Socket Set https://amzn.to/32WIh0M *Small Pick Tool Set - (to help unclip spark plug wires from coil packs) https://amzn.to/2MyN4AH *Milwaukee Mi12 Cordless Ratchet - (to remove coil pack bolts. This Milawaukee ratchet will save you lots of time removing and installing fasteners) https://amzn.to/2utRZsE *Milwaukee M12 Battery https://amzn.to/3FJZO1j *Milwaukee M12 High Capacity Battery https://amzn.to/2HEFTpu *Milwaukee M12 Battery Charger https://amzn.to/2uo2o9x *Lisle 51750 Adjustable Spark Plug Wire Puller - (to assist pulling spark wires) https://amzn.to/2TD7yJS *Magnetic Universal Spark Plug Service Kit, 5/8-Inch, 3 Piece - (this is a nice set. There's 3 different length wobble extensions permanently attached to the magnetic spark plug socket.) https://amzn.to/3577BCX *OTC 5605 Deluxe Compression Test Kit - (nice kit and reasonably affordable) https://amzn.to/2t8aAKw *CDI 3/8" Drive Inch Pound Torque Wrench - (to torque spark plugs and other fasteners) https://amzn.to/2J8W8Kz **As Ebay Partner Network members, we earn commissions from qualifying purchases. **As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases. **Links about reading spark plugs: https://www.ngksparkplugs.com/about-ngk/faqs/spark-plug-faqs/how-do-i-read-a-spark-plug http://www.onallcylinders.com/2012/12/20/reading-101-how-to-read-your-spark-plugs/ http://www.4secondsflat.com/Spark_plug_reading.html