What Causes Low Compression Issues In Your Mercedes Benz?
Similar to all internal components of your Mercedes Benz engine, the compression is a key part that helps in regular operation. This is the process of pressurizing the mixture of gasoline and air inside a cylinder to ensure the correct combustion cycle is completed. Although, there are a few signs of low compression which includes lack of power, the engine backfiring, and the distinct smell of gasoline from your exhaust. Here, our Mercedes Auto Repair specialists have compiled some causes of low compression issues - Piston and Piston Rings Damage: A piston can become damaged in numerous ways. A bent rod prevents the piston from reaching its desired high point in the cylinder. Moreover, extreme heat from your car overheating, from running non-standard fuels such as ethanol or high octane racing gasoline etc. can cause spots to form in the alloys of the piston. Continuous exposure to this heat can cause these spots to melt into holes, and cause piston rings to warp and crack. This ...