Bank 1 is always on the left side of the engine on a V6. Therefore Bank 1 is the firewall side and Bank 2 is closest to the front bumper on a transversely mounted engine.

 

Bank 1 is always on the left side of the engine on a V6. Therefore Bank 1 is the firewall side and Bank 2 is closest to the front bumper on a transversely mounted engine.

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OK. The question remains but for bank 1. How is the compression checked when the air intakes are removed to access the bank 1 spark plugs. thx.

 

You will still get a reading when the engine is cranked. You do know you must disable the fuel and ignition system to perform the test.

If you are unsure of the procedure there are an infinite number of videos on the subject.

 

You will still get a reading when the engine is cranked. You do know you must disable the fuel and ignition system to perform the test.

If you are unsure of the procedure there are an infinite number of videos on the subject.

I have looked many times for reference to my question and your answer is the first that addressed the issue.

Another question though: My vehicle is an '06 hybrid. The vehicle doesn't "crank" since there's no "starter" The ignition is turned on, the electrical systems start but not the engine and finally the engine starts (could be 15 seconds after the ignition is turned on.

thx

 

you need to put engine into service mode, then it behaves like a regular engine. Search for "hybrid service mode" through the 3 dots>advanced search> toyota hybrid forum. Mechanically, you'll have to remove everything to access plug well, remove plug, connect tester and re assemble everything to run engine. Good luck. Maybe you can crank engine via main pulley nut. With an impact wrench capable of doing this.

 

I haven't had problems with the hybrid system but it's different than non-hybrid and always have to be aware and wonder when there's issues is the hybrid system part of the issue or not. The vehicle has been very reliable...but it's a toyota so that's normal. I've never had a mechanic work on the vehicle, but the body shop has had a go at it. (daughter driving). The benefit of a hybrid, if any, is the improved gas mileage compared to non-hybrid...warm weigher 25 mpg and winter 20 mpg.

Oh okay, so you're just curious then. Nothing wrong with that.

Yeah, gas mileage doesn't matter to me that much. I drive about 5000 miles every 6 months or so now. Even back when I was driving from California to Florida and back several times a year I was okay with paying for whatever fuel I needed to. But I do understand people that want to save.