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Ancient post but the update: The compression was fine - it was a coolant leak issue and I did end up getting another engine swapped in with 118k miles on it. Running strong now.

No, the mechanic only did a compression test and stopped his work there. I picked it up and he suggested finding a Toyota mechanic and an engine to swap in. Is the test something I can do myself?

Seeking Advice: '98 4Runner with Zero Compression in Cylinder 5 Hi everyone, I'm new here but have been a proud owner of a '98 4Runner Limited V6, my first vehicle, for two years. This community seems like a great place to seek guidance, so here's my situation: My 4Runner's been rolling...