Other Need a Good Compression Gauge Kit

[2lick]

Howdy,

Can anyone recommend a good compression gauge kit?
I'm tired of using my harbor freight special to check for even compression but never getting close to an accurate number. I don't need anything snap-on or with a $200 price.

Thanks!
-Nick

 

[mikidymac]

I have been using the Actron one from AutoZone for about 5 years now and appears to be accurate and consistent, $40.

 

[OCD Solutions]

Scored my lightly used Snap-On kit off ebay for around $50.

Here's a similar one for $79.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Snap-On-MT...627474?hash=item364f0f2892:g:0g4AAOSwdAJc~8Fi

 

[restosud]

or go buy a quality gauge and replace the hazard fraught one.

 

[Freakrider]

I love my Craftsman's set, I wonder if Lowe's will carry them also like the many Craftsman's tools they have.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Snap-On................

 

[Pro-pulsion]

I'm just about to order this one to replace my ancient (20 years old!) tester. I have to give my old one credit though, with a cracked glass and gear clamped on hose it still does a good job of reading compression. But it is time to get something much more upgraded hehe. The new one is made by Mityvac, should be a rather high end unit since they are the standard for crank case pressure testing with Stihl chainsaws ( Mityvac was the only recommended tester by Stihl back in the day, might still be too )

https://www.amazon.ca/Mityvac-5530-Professional-Compression-Tester/dp/B0002WSC0G/ref=sr_1_15?crid=3JSLA9L78F3LW&keywords=compression+tester+kit&qid=1561770390&s=gateway&sprefix=compression+tester,aps,182&sr=8-15

 

[harrymank]

Just buy a snap on. They’re what every other guage is compared to and it will last your lifetime.

 

[Harbor]

Always wanted one of these. It's prints results on a small card, pretty cool.

https://www.misterworker.com/en-us/...MIlOqi4-SO4wIVHrjACh1sCwVmEAQYCiABEgLjHvD_BwE

 

[newbee]

I have been using a advance Auto one for years. Never thought it was worth the cash. I don't make my living using one so never thought it was worth the crazy amount of money. Now with a online coupons they have you could get them pretty cheap.

 

[OCD Solutions]

The same could be said for the $200 snap-on versions but if you can find a deal for 1/3 the price or less, why wouldn’t you?

 

[newbee]

Yeah I know what you mean. Just always seems if you don't buy the tools from the it's a pain. My friend spent 10,000 on a tool box with a couple tools. But really hate having people do crap for me

 

[Big Kahuna]

I have bought 2 off Ebay. Never paid more than 80.00. Last one got damaged when let someone borrow it.

 

[2lick]

Thanks everyone!