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Old 08-23-2020 | 11:42 PM
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Hi all enthusiasts, I'm about to buy a 2008 Mazda Demio, I have just had a full mechanical check done by a Mazda mechanic and the compression and TK head check came up okay.
Verbally I was told it was pretty good. The report says ok. overall condition was good. Just want to check with you experts Cylinder 1 160 ps, 2 163, 3 163, 4 168
Would love see feedback thanks :-)
 
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Old 08-23-2020 | 11:51 PM
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Your reported numbers are good nothing to worry about if they did the test correctly.
A cylinder compression TEST KIT are very inexpensive and very easy to use. If you can change spark plugs you can do a compression test! I usually do at least 2 complete test runs @ 5 cycle max counting on the compression stroke to match and verify the results of the first test.
 
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Old 08-23-2020 | 11:53 PM
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Awesome thanks :-) great advice to :-)
 
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Old 08-23-2020 | 11:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MyNewDemio
Awesome thanks :-) great advice to :-)
Your welcome and

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If you do decide to do your own compression test there are a couple of us that can instruct the correct way to do it. But as I said your engine numbers look good!
 
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Old 08-24-2020 | 12:08 AM
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Thanks really appreciate that :-).
I'm happy to buy the car now, the test was done by a good Mazda mechanic and not who I'm buying from and your opinion is valued as a second opinion. This kit sounds useful will look into it for future reference. cheers
 
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