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In-Cylinder Pressure — PDS500x

50 ms/divTRIG ▲ AUTODC COUPLED
182 psi
48 ms
OK
10 kS/s

What it tells you

CompressionValve TimingExhaust

With the PDS500x transducer in the cylinder, the pressure trace draws the engine's mechanical story — compression peaks, valve events, and exhaust restriction. The 100µS response catches defects a static compression test will always miss.

Symptoms this catches

  • low power
  • compression
  • valve timing
  • exhaust restriction
  • cam

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