Practice question

If a compression test shows low pressure in one cylinder, and adding a little oil through the plug hole raises the reading, the fault is most likely:

  1. A burnt or leaking valve
  2. Worn piston rings or cylinder bore
  3. A faulty spark plug only
  4. A blocked air filter

Answer: B — Worn piston rings or cylinder bore

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