Sir Coolant Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 So I'm on Facebook Market place looking at this 1995 LS400. Car looks amazing but has super low compression. He said it's cylinder 1 and it has 30psi. At first when he told me low compression I was amusing its at least in the triple digits. Could it be worn piston rings? I was going to go do a tune up on if I do get it. Spark plugs+spark plug wires, distributor and to double check the valves to see if they need to be adjusted/replace. But since he said compression is 30 psi I'm thinking it's piston related instead of valves. I'm doing a trade for it. So I'm not at a total loss if it needs a new engine. Just wanting other peoples opinions on this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX400h Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Here is a good general guideline for low cylinder compression: 8 Causes Of Low Compression In A Car Engine (& How To Fix) (mechanicbase.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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