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3. If two adjacent cylinders indicate low compression pressures and squirting oil on each piston does not increase compression, the head gasket may

be leaking between cylinders. Engine oil or coolant in cylinders could result from this condition.

Use the Compression Pressure Limit Chart when checking cylinder compression so that the lowest reading is at least 75 percent of the highest
reading.

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