2001 Saab 9-3 repair Question compression

2001 SAAB 9-3
40,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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JON WIENER
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the car is in great condition. the compression test results were, 110, 145,145, 150. is this a concern? It's a turbo
Oct 22, 2009 at 11:00 PM
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MNTHNY4
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not really .get yourself a good injector & intake system cleaner add to fuel tank then recheck after next tank fill up ,may just be a sticking valve or carbon build up on valve causing very small leakage in cylinder #1 giving u lower compression reading ,try that ,then post back after retesting .
Oct 23, 2009 at 9:53 AM
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