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Will low compression on all 4 cylinders of a 2.0 engine prevent it from starting?
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∙ 17y ago
The short answer is "yes". How low is low? And is compression low, and equal between adjacent cylinders? If you squeeze the radiator hose while trying to start the engine, can you feel pulsations? If the answer is yes to either question, you may have a bad head gasket.
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