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5 Secret Tips to FIX ANY CAR
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If you want to get better at diagnosing cars, these 5 tips will help you make the most of your diagnostic tools. If applied correctly, this automotive diagnostic process should help reduce wasted time and money. The best automotive diagnostic technicians master basic diagnostic skills to help them fix faults first time, and avoid using the scan tool (parts cannon) fault codes to tell them what the fault is - we need to perform the correct tests!
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00:00 How to get better at diagnostic cars
00:23 Automotive Diagnostic Process
03:14 Learn about automotive electrical basics
09:02 How to test and diagnose automotive sensors
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19:07 How to read automotive wiring diagrams
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The Mechanic Mindset channel is here to help you improve your automotive diagnostic skills. We upload regular, easy to understand, automotive training and tutorial videos covering topics such as; oscilloscope diagnostics, PicoScope, CAN bus, waveform analysis and much more! Subscribe to stay up to date!
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Don't Be Fooled! Crankshaft Sensor vs Oscilloscope
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Access the Free UA-cam Waveform Library here: www.mechanicmindset.com/courses/free-access-1 Testing crankshaft sensor with an oscilloscope should be easy! However, don't let this catch you out when testing with the PicoScope 2204A or Hantek 1008C! In this video we look at how the low sample rate and memory of these oscilloscope can catch you out during automotive oscilloscope diagnostics! Get y...
How Does the ThinkDiag Mobile OBD Tool Perform On BMW?
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Get your first month free with code UA-cam: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 The ThinkCar ThinkDiag claims to turns you mobile phone in to a powerful OBD diagnostic tool. In this video we plug the tool in to a BMW 320d and see what features are available. Buy the ThinkDiag here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2310847&u=3445219&m=140171&urllink=&afftrack= THANKS for using our product links; we get a sma...
Can You Have Professional Diagnostics On Your Phone?!
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Get your first month free with code UA-cam: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 The ThinkCar ThinkDiag claims to turns you mobile phone in to a powerful OBD diagnostic tool. In this video we plug the tool in to an Audi A4 and see what features are available. Buy the ThinkDiag here: shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2310847&u=3445219&m=140171&urllink=&afftrack= THANKS for using our product links; we get a sma...
NEW Rotkee ExaPen Load Tester and PWM Powering Probe
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Join Diagnostic Coach here - use code UA-cam for free month: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 The new ExaPen from Rotkee opens up electrical diagnostic testing allowing you to load test wires that are difficult to access connected. The ExaPen applies a 1 kilo-ohm resistor to the circuit which will help diagnose voltage drop on identify high resistance circuits. The ExaPen also features a PWM (P...
AdBlue Diagnostics Made Easy with this NOx Sensor Tool
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Join Diagnostic Coach here - use code UA-cam for free month: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 If you want to know how to diagnose NOx sensors and AdBlue faults, this NOx sensor tool is a great way to get results. NOx Sensor Diagnostics can be quite a difficult task. In this video we look at the NOx sensor tool to check what the NOx ppm value is compared to known good live data. We check a vehic...
Evolution of CAN Bus Networks: How much has it changed?
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Get your first month free with code UA-cam: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 In this video we explain the evolution of the CAN Bus network topology. CAN Bus has been around for over 30 years now! How has is changed since being fitted to mainstream vehicles? Once you understand how the CAN Bus modules are connected, you can apply this knowledge to CAN Bus diagnostics on old and new cars! We look...
Avoid This Common Mistake When Testing Electrical Systems!
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See the full course and MORE here: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 Electrical testing for automotive diagnostics is essential. Many mechanics, including Master Technicians sometimes get this basic electrical test wrong. And if you want to make voltage drop testing easy, you must first understand this simple electrical theory. www.mechanicmindset.com/ My PicoScope Set Up: kit.co/mechanicmindset...
A Look Inside Oscilloscope Masters
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For A Limited Time, Join Oscilloscope Masters For Life - $148 (was $299) Use code SCOPE50 at the checkout. www.mechanicmindset.com/share/75 Master the most powerful automotive diagnostic tool, the oscilloscope! This tool can be difficult to master, our instant access training is easy for beginners to understand, and has lot's to satisfy experience technicians. With over 250 lessons, you get acc...
Master Sensor Diagnostics with the Voltage Divider Circuit
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See the full course and MORE here: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 If you want to know how to diagnose sensor faults, this one is important! We diagnose sensor circuits every day, and understanding this simple voltage divider circuit will help make this task much easier. After this we can then understand the pull up resistor and pull down resistors that influence what happens when the sensor c...
Parasitic Battery Drain: What is the Maximum Current Draw?
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See the full course and MORE here: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 Knowing the battery current drain limits will be important to confirm whether you have a parasitic draw or not (aka quiescent current draw). Most vehicles all around the same value of current drain, usually measured in milliamps. We also look at what value you are expecting on the multimeter amp setting as this can sometimes be...
How I Fix My Car With FIXDIT Diagnostic Process
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See the full course and MORE here: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 Diagnostic process is very important for many reasons when tackling automotive faults. The problem is we rarely stick to a consistent process between jobs, and this can have many negative effects. It might mean that we spend way to much time finding the fault. We can end up handing the car back for 'No fault found'. Or even wor...
Avoid Problem Jobs with ThinkLink Remote Diagnostics & Programming
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Join Diagnostic Coach here: www.mechanicmindset.com/share/65 The ThinkLink remote feature will help you perform dealer diagnostics functions without the costly tools and subscriptions. Connect with ThinkLink Remote Agents who already have the dealer diagnostics tools and software to perform those 'dealer only' programming tasks. The added benefit is that the ThinkLink agents are likely to be sp...
Have You Seen the PicoScope PQ334 Pressure Transducer… it’s BNC+!
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Have You Seen the PicoScope PQ334 Pressure Transducer… it’s BNC !
See What the Snap On Waveform Simulator Can Do!
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See What the Snap On Waveform Simulator Can Do!
Here's How We Get Our OEM Wiring Diagrams
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Here's How We Get Our OEM Wiring Diagrams
Check Out This Sensor Reference Voltage Probe from ProLogics!
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Check Out This Sensor Reference Voltage Probe from ProLogics!
Unveiling the Coolest Tests with the Picoscope WPS500 Transducer!
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Unveiling the Coolest Tests with the Picoscope WPS500 Transducer!
Test Your Sensor Systems with the ProLogics Probe - Here's How!
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Test Your Sensor Systems with the ProLogics Probe - Here's How!
This Tool is AWESOME! (And It Only Cost $1.00)
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This Tool is AWESOME! (And It Only Cost $1.00)
Learn Automotive Diagnostics with Mechanic Mindset
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Learn Automotive Diagnostics with Mechanic Mindset
Owon HDS272S For Automotive Diagnostics?
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Owon HDS272S For Automotive Diagnostics?
Mechanic Mindset Studio Tour | and LAST session for 2022...
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Mechanic Mindset Studio Tour | and LAST session for 2022...
In Cylinder Pressure Test with Flexi Hose vs Solid Pipe
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In Cylinder Pressure Test with Flexi Hose vs Solid Pipe
Rotkee PS16 In Cylinder Pressure Transducer - What do we think?
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Rotkee PS16 In Cylinder Pressure Transducer - What do we think?
Mind-Blowing Headlight Bulb Noise - You Have to Hear It to Believe It!
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Mind-Blowing Headlight Bulb Noise - You Have to Hear It to Believe It!
Euro Diagnostics with Haakan Light Shotgun Diagnostics & TopDon Trainer
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Euro Diagnostics with Haakan Light Shotgun Diagnostics & TopDon Trainer
Injector Not Opening? Rotkee Vibration Sensor Review
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Injector Not Opening? Rotkee Vibration Sensor Review
ThinkTool Scope Box Oscilloscope from ThinkCar
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ThinkTool Scope Box Oscilloscope from ThinkCar
Mystery Solved! Coolant Pressure Pulses Found...
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Mystery Solved! Coolant Pressure Pulses Found...

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @Andrethebum
    @Andrethebum 11 годин тому

    Thank you for the poster. Great work

  • @Pvalila
    @Pvalila 19 годин тому

    In a scope like that, the ground level for both canals is always the same. Thereafter, there is no need to connect the ground pin of both canals - it is enough to ground one canal only. One point grounding, no problems.

  • @0ffGridTechClub
    @0ffGridTechClub День тому

    Awesome !

  • @radamstruck
    @radamstruck День тому

    Very educational!! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge!!

  • @redForever1776
    @redForever1776 2 дні тому

    is there amazon link ?

  • @fatahfadhel8830
    @fatahfadhel8830 2 дні тому

    Can i read resistance inside engine Control module by pin for can high and low And what give me ohm if can that

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 2 дні тому

      If it has the terminating resistor, yes. 120 Ohm 👍

  • @1waukesha
    @1waukesha 3 дні тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @grantsutherland6798
    @grantsutherland6798 3 дні тому

    I'm amazed at how many "so-called" diagnostic technicians fly in blind. The latest example of which I saw on UA-cam. It was a v8 4.2 R8 Audi with a flashing engine light. The first mistake was they didn't go back to basics and understand how the ECU senses certain stuff. But perhaps more importantly, the misfire they were looking for they missed the HT spark plug being one of the most common faults. The coil pack. The misfire in this case was most likely via a knock sensor... they missed all of that, thinking outside "the computer says this". I see it all the time. In this case the technician broke out the ECU security (by abrasive wheel cutting) before looking for the not so obvious (but the obvious to others). The most common faults are not faulty ECU's but sensors, coils etc that get heat damaged over time. Classic ones on Audi are water and oil temp sensors that affect the starting and running controls. Obviously if they read wildly different when cold then one or both are faulty

  • @JohnPooley-te9ei
    @JohnPooley-te9ei 3 дні тому

    Nice 1 & thank u

  • @sammyd7857
    @sammyd7857 3 дні тому

    If it is engine problems and you plan on keeping the car a long time, then just disconnect the shit ecu and install an aftermarket one

  • @remotaurog
    @remotaurog 3 дні тому

    Yesterday I was able to see what's happening on my Can Bus ,thanks to the content.

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 3 дні тому

      Great! What did you find?

    • @remotaurog
      @remotaurog 3 дні тому

      @@MechanicMindseti hooked the 2204a up to the obd port pin 14 and 6 with earth on a body ground,good signal just abit of tweaking,I could see those packets,Can would fall asleep till I opened the door as I'd key off ,now to figuring out what those IDs are 😁

  • @sliderdriver1
    @sliderdriver1 4 дні тому

    Dark side of the moon for me. Deffo need to understand it better.

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 3 дні тому

      Hope this helped somewhat!

    • @sliderdriver1
      @sliderdriver1 3 дні тому

      @@MechanicMindset certainly did,many thanks. I'll try and keep up lol. Keep up the great work👍🏻

  • @sollykhan2385
    @sollykhan2385 4 дні тому

    AWESOME, thanks for another nugget of a video Darren 🙂 , I see you have a new employee hard on the job ( Daffy Duck) nothing like a good team effort I guess !! keep up the great work, Bless 😇

  • @alexandercahoulan6583
    @alexandercahoulan6583 4 дні тому

    You know…sometimes you think, “I’m going to just lift this coil off of this plug. No risk involved here obviously.” Then it turns out the coil is rotted out and the head piece breaks right off it. All of them. Then you have to rip it out of the cylinder boar little piece by piece. Fing cars lol

  • @1waukesha
    @1waukesha 5 днів тому

    Back again trying to freshen up my Can bus knowledge. Fighting with a Bobcat skid steer loader having electrical gremlins keeping it from powering up. Pretty sure I traced it down to a bad display module! Thanks for the good video!

  • @clems6989
    @clems6989 5 днів тому

    Where did you get that simulator board ?

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 5 днів тому

      Snap On van - don’t think they are made anymore

  • @Jonathanmiller-eq9ek
    @Jonathanmiller-eq9ek 5 днів тому

    Trying to sign up as a service provider, yet the resources online are very limited. (USA). any info you can pass along?

  • @xxwookey
    @xxwookey 5 днів тому

    An excellent introduction to CAN bus. Thank you. I shall watch some more of your stuff now as this is all new to me. (I've just skipped forward 25 years in automotive technology, from 1997 - the last year before everything had a computer and a CAN bus.)

  • @herenazano2132
    @herenazano2132 5 днів тому

    glad I found your channel thankss

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 5 днів тому

      I hope you enjoy what we have so far! More to come. Thanks

  • @JuanChavezYT
    @JuanChavezYT 6 днів тому

    Amazing content, definitely subscribing! I might use this on a daily basis but it’s always good to hear someone else’s process

  • @andrewlace
    @andrewlace 6 днів тому

    I'm curious, you've already addressed the 1008c for resolution ua-cam.com/video/13LZ5P_zBAM/v-deo.htmlsi=pKS7RxFxS67aJVrw so am I correct that this is not an issue for the 6022be? This is what I already have. I'm a shade tree guy, so I want to get as much use out of cheap stuff as possible. I'm not likely to be touching bmw at this stage, but if I want to do a timing chain they'd be high on my list.

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 6 днів тому

      It will probably have similar results to the 2204A. I think the main point is, if you get a waveform like this, don’t assume the car is at fault. It could be scope specs. You may never see a sensor signal like this, but they are getting more common on later vehicles. Just one to be aware of 👍

    • @andrewlace
      @andrewlace 6 днів тому

      @@MechanicMindset no doubt as technology processes things are less likely to fail in one area but newer ideas transfer to another ie timing chains prone to stretching. Seems to be a modern feature of long service intervals, single row timing chains.

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 6 днів тому

      @@andrewlace That’s it!

  • @weedfreer
    @weedfreer 6 днів тому

    If you wanted to prove your metal, i hear that theres a Mercedes giving Alex over at Legit Street Cars some gyip! Seems that it keeps going to limp home mode at full throttle. Would be cool to see you guys over there working that one out for him 😊

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 6 днів тому

      Bit of a distance for us!

    • @weedfreer
      @weedfreer 6 днів тому

      @@MechanicMindset #LadsOnTour

    • @weedfreer
      @weedfreer 6 днів тому

      @@MechanicMindset ...I hear they have planes and such these days. Heck, find yourself a sponsor even 😉

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 6 днів тому

      @@weedfreer We are well overdue a USA visit! Most our viewers and members are over there 👍

    • @weedfreer
      @weedfreer 6 днів тому

      @@MechanicMindset make it so number 1

  • @sachaDS0
    @sachaDS0 7 днів тому

    It's weird on my car (Kia picanto I wouldn't get any reading (0L) until I have the battery plugged in. How is that so ?

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 6 днів тому

      Depends on which type of CAN it is. This only works for High Speed CAN 👍

  • @daviid77
    @daviid77 7 днів тому

    Channel b where do u connect on coil On positive or on signal wire?

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 6 днів тому

      It would be signal wire. You might need an attenuator too 👍

  • @kulatensaid7535
    @kulatensaid7535 7 днів тому

    Hi mate thank you very much for the best video. Any tips on how I can become a mechanic?

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 6 днів тому

      Thanks! I suppose the best way is to get an apprenticeship; hands on experience plus education 👍

  • @JimmyMakingitwork
    @JimmyMakingitwork 7 днів тому

    Great watch for all new mechanics! Highly recommended!

  • @d-s-ll2378
    @d-s-ll2378 7 днів тому

    Thank you, Master, always give us bible style lecture. Action + Explanation, neither dry talk, nor silent action, Great value video!

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 6 днів тому

      Great you enjoy and appreciate the videos! Thanks

  • @d-s-ll2378
    @d-s-ll2378 7 днів тому

    Thank you, Master, always give us bible style lecture. Action + Explanation, neither dry talk, nor silent action, Great value video!

  • @d-s-ll2378
    @d-s-ll2378 7 днів тому

    Thank you, Master, always give us bible style lecture. Action + Explanation, neither dry talk, nor silent action, Great value video!

  • @derekthayer5897
    @derekthayer5897 7 днів тому

    $$$MONEY$$$

  • @AlxN52
    @AlxN52 8 днів тому

    You’ve got yourself here a new subscriber I needed this, you’re a huge help. Thank you 🙏

  • @robertmobileman8304
    @robertmobileman8304 8 днів тому

    Great video Darrren , this is what technicians of today want too see ! Was a pleasure to see you at the NEC Garage & Bodywork , great day , cheers

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 8 днів тому

      Cheers Rob! Great to catch up again, you still need to drop by some time!

  • @FantaBH
    @FantaBH 8 днів тому

    I got job for you, you could get one Fnrsi DSO TC3, a 5 in one device, beside all other features it offers, it also have one channel oscilloscope . And as You tested once DSO 138 cheap DIY oscilloscope in automotive job. It would be nice to see how DSO TC3 doing, it is fairly cheap device and quite useful device to have. For how much it cost it offers a lot. I did tested it in some other occasions how it doing, but it is not seen many times as my channel does not growing and don't doing any good, it would be nice to see it here in automotive job.

  • @sheerwillsurvival2064
    @sheerwillsurvival2064 8 днів тому

    So on scanner danner he says if you unplug one of the 5volt reverence sensors that you can find one that’s bring down the system. Ok but if all the sensors are on the system connected how can they all be 5 volts. Confused 🫤

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 8 днів тому

      That might help if the 5V supply is shorted. Usually there are 2 or 3 separate 5V circuits. We did a lesson where we analysed an ECU schematic. Quite interesting!

    • @sheerwillsurvival2064
      @sheerwillsurvival2064 8 днів тому

      @@MechanicMindset 🤔👍🏻

  • @sheerwillsurvival2064
    @sheerwillsurvival2064 8 днів тому

    Would love to have an explanation of pull up pull down circuits and why are some called low side switched and high side switched and load side switched and switch side switched. It’s confusing I was technician in the 70s to early 80s and need some clarification and explanation. Please 👍🏻

  • @santopagano6627
    @santopagano6627 8 днів тому

    My pins are having issues identifying themselves

  • @sliderdriver1
    @sliderdriver1 8 днів тому

    I always asked customers to tell me as much information as possible before i even started checking the car out.alot of the times it answered the problem or at least sent me in the right direction.

  • @funnyok25
    @funnyok25 8 днів тому

    I wish I can be the best with this strategy thanks boss

  • @jihedmedini1318
    @jihedmedini1318 9 днів тому

    Never seen as clearer explanation as this so far ❤

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 9 днів тому

      I hope it helps 👍 Thanks

    • @jihedmedini1318
      @jihedmedini1318 8 днів тому

      @@MechanicMindset as a mecanic apprentise this is gold for me thank you

  • @JacobLambeCarGuy
    @JacobLambeCarGuy 9 днів тому

    One very important question is do you know JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR PERSONAL LORD AND SAVIOR?

  • @eliezamugo2024
    @eliezamugo2024 10 днів тому

    well explaind

  • @daviid77
    @daviid77 10 днів тому

    Got my 2204 today

  • @jimjam1934
    @jimjam1934 10 днів тому

    Absolutely brilliant Darren, thank you for posting

  • @ritchieschofield1185
    @ritchieschofield1185 10 днів тому

    Awesome video. Seen this on a berlingo 1.6. Learn somethin again. Guess this is similar to PWM?

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 10 днів тому

      Similar PWM is PULSE WIDTH Modulation. This is FREQUENCY Modulation (FM) 👍

    • @ritchieschofield1185
      @ritchieschofield1185 10 днів тому

      @MechanicMindset thank you. Gonna have to subscribe to your teaching app to learn more !

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 9 днів тому

      @@ritchieschofield1185 It takes learning to the next level and always got free trail offers on. Thanks!

  • @MarzNet256
    @MarzNet256 10 днів тому

    Excellent. Very well explained.

  • @rafibenatar2519
    @rafibenatar2519 10 днів тому

    Great stuff 🙏🏻🙌

  • @sheerwillsurvival2064
    @sheerwillsurvival2064 11 днів тому

    Fantastic video 👍🏻👊🏻

  • @RideBikes_Walkplaces
    @RideBikes_Walkplaces 11 днів тому

    I have a question, when there's 20 inch of Mercury on the intake stroke, then at the bottom of the non combustion stroke, would the process of squashing the air not heat it up a bit and cause the pressure at the bottom of the non combustion stroke to be slightly higher?

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 11 днів тому

      I see what you’re saying. I suppose opposite to compressing (and heating) the air, when the cylinder domes down it drops the pressure (cooling it) again. I think more of a different would be seen from the small amount that’s lost past the rings in compression

    • @RideBikes_Walkplaces
      @RideBikes_Walkplaces 11 днів тому

      @MechanicMindset ahh right. Is that the same principle as when fuel is atomized to a lower pressure within a carb and can cause it to freeze up because of temperature drop? Lower pressure means drop in temperature?

    • @MechanicMindset
      @MechanicMindset 11 днів тому

      @@RideBikes_Walkplaces Maybe, pressure and temperature are certainly related regarding gasses 👍

  • @iainhogg5245
    @iainhogg5245 12 днів тому

    Well done here..

  • @maidak
    @maidak 12 днів тому

    Ooh this is well thought out and presented, thank you