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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 01:49 PM
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Default Does oil level affect compression?

if I'm low on oil, does that lower compression?
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Old Aug 22, 2002 | 03:46 PM
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Default Re: Does oil level affect compression?

Originally posted by Tony96EX
if I'm low on oil, does that lower compression?
Not directly, but it can diminish the ability of the rings to seal.
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