HOW TO ACQUIRE/USE A PISTON CHART(PLUS A CASE STUDY)

[@shaunadams3170]

In a world where time is money, it's hard to take your time to theorize and study to improve your mind's eye to see how the chart works with your waveforms and make the right call. Watching and listening to y'all help us all become better. Thank you!

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Thanks for the kind words Shaun!

[@shaunadams3170]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics your very welcome. Now as things are going like they are, maybe care and understanding will make a come back. It would be nice for the world to slow down and take the time to grow mentally with financial being the result of hard work and dedication to become better than we were. Thanks again

[@edmondsollaku6535]

Hi Mario! Your pronunciation is spot on mate. Excellent explanation great video your best I recon!! Every day is school in this trade. This was definitely an odd one, I'll keep an eye out for this engine, I tend to see quite a few of this. Cheers for looking at it. Top man!

[@AldiShuli]

Përshëndetje Edmond. A e përdor rregullisht oscilloscope? Unë jam në hapat e para me një 2204a.

[@High_Tech_Mountain]

Bro! BEAST! Love the video! Thoroughly explained how to use a piston chart, CLEARLY! Appreciate it brother! & Great case study! Tons of variables when performing intake pulse testing! (IMO) it’s always helpful when someone breaks it down. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@arthurfricchione8119]

Mario excellent video thanks for sharing. Will watch it a few times to truly grasp it but once again thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@billyyoder8171]

Thank you Mario. Good job again. Have a blessed and safe week to you and your family.

[@andrewk778]

ALWAYS interesting and informative. I purchased the overlay, as described in in of your earlier videos. It is a great help in seeing the entire engine operation. Thank you for sharing.

[@VoltageDropDiagnostics]

I was just notified of this video! That was a great case study! Thanks for sharing.

[@codysautodiagnosticsprogra8706]

Great information like always brother, my favorite overlay program is also the drivability guys and that $20 as well spent.

[@kc360awareness]

Thanks a ton Mario. My heads still swimming a little in this diag. But my pressure transducers are on their way here this week. With some practical experience I’m confident it’ll start making more sense.

[@isalmankhan1]

Thanks for sharing Bro👍 Really important stuff & you made it easier to understand by explaining in detail😉 Stay safe❤

[@ismarmeskovic]

Awesome video Mario!!!Thanks for sharing!!!!Cheers!

[@johnmars974]

yes, your right ,turbos are on everything nearly in Australia. I guess because the prise of fuel is a lot higher over here. displacement out turbo,s in.

[@stevenkietzke5582]

I appreciate you taking the time to explain the chart Thanks for the video

[@JoesAutoElectric]

Your videos are all great brother. You're an inspiration to the industry.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Thanks brother, how you're staying safe out there!

[@steveanderson4553]

Great Video Mario ! Thank you for sharing ! 👍 Great case study

[@PaulysAuto]

This was an awesome video Mario, the piston chart explained was VERY HELPFUL THANKS FOR THIS! Fascinating case study, you explain everything so well; it's great to hear your in depth analysis on it!

[@caliautotech21]

Another awesome video! Crushed the explanation! Your videos are the reason I can’t actually understand those charts now! Thanks brotha... one day I’ll hopefully have the eye for this stuff like you do haha

[@EliTheOBDTech]

Very useful information Mario! Will consider buying that piston chart in the near future, once I get into more scope analysis.

[@gilbertomoran7420]

I'm sold on that piston chart . Thanks for the info .

[@ablackformula]

Would adding an exhaust pulse channel help here? To monitor cranking amps, intake and exhaust pulses at the same time? Or does that just make it too confusing? I figure in this case you would see the exhaust pulse actually be low when the exhaust pressure is leaking backwards into the bad cylinder. Although, you'd have to make sure to install the sensor before the turbo/restriction.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

That would make it more work than the scope is meant to save. If installed at the tailpipe, i believe it would show a weak exhaust pulse for number 1. But a pressure spike as the suspect cylinder is compressing

[@burnettbolton150]

Love your diagnosis Mario.

[@kellyreid8230]

As always, another great share. Thanks

[@mahdiscope2545]

Correct me if I’m wrong Mario The rule : if we confirmed a failed cylinder by relative comp , and we find it has a weak intake pull or high pressure spike = leaking exhaust of the failed cylinder

[@DylanRabier]

Awesome video. Well explained. Thanks for sharing Mario!👍

[@nelsonnarciso1791]

Aweome explanation. I'm alwys learning thanks your videos. Good job brothr

[@cesarm9801]

Thanks for sharing. As usual great video. Very very informative thanks for breaking down the chart and thought process.

[@shaunsautorepairs5410]

Well explained.. I will try that chart although i havent a pressure transducer or pulse sensor yet....thanks for sharing

[@CubasAutomotive]

Excellent demonstration. I liked the case study at the end!

[@ukspeedbag]

Hey Mario, I’m using the same piston charts. I can’t see how to use it for V12. Have you come across this?

[@wyattoneable]

Great explanation Mario.

[@任任超-g4x]

How can master Mary find the point where the exhaust valve of cylinder pressure waveform closes and the intake valve opens? Thank you. It's not easy. I can't see. Please advise me

[@Pablo_Automotive]

Great explanation Marios thaks for share this.

[@howlinhog]

I have the chart for the "first look" vacuum/pressure transducer and have to admit I just don't do much with it. I just bought the overlay program and pretty sure my first look vacuum transducer is gonna get the dust knocked off. I don't know about everybody else, but when's the last time you spent twenty bucks and got this much value?

[@orville58]

I got notified yea love your videos thanks for sharing

[@bossmanfox3507]

Can the piston chart TDC2 be used on windows 7

[@Tek_Nician]

Thank you!! I really needed this video

[@JBTaylor86]

Great explanation much appreciated 🙏🏻

[@teranluis100]

Will this chart work on an android bases scope like the autel ultra?

[@richardcranium5839]

is this compatible with a 60 degree vee or those goofy audi single plane offset motors??? trying to wrap my brain and it aint working

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Yes, makes no difference

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

You mean the 15°?

[@richardcranium5839]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics yep

[@2secondslater]

Have you captured comp, intake and exhaust waveforms on TSI/GDI engines with coked up intake valves and runners? They can be really hard to decipher sometimes lol

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

I've yet to do that honestly

[@terminaldiagnostics5576]

Thanks for the explanation good information . Mario did you have any issues with opening the Tdc2 file when extracting it initial what app/program you using it on probably a silly question . Stay safe

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Thanks! I use WinZip to extract those files

[@hightttech]

Honestly, i looped video about 20x at ~15:00 to visualize your theory -- got it. EDIT: if the #4 intake valve was leaking, the pulse would have been in the 270°-360° neighborhood???

[@ralfsautomotive]

Pressure Waveform Overlays is a free app that can be found in the Windows app store. Nice Video.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

True. I've used that before, much prefer the TDC2! Thanks for watching!

[@ralfsautomotive]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics Yeah, I purchased that one as well and I also like it a bit better.

[@alexanderorozco661]

Thank you 🙏

[@vickenkaragozian2041]

Hi Mario, thats great stuff. Have you used the Escope before? i know Escope has that piston feature. I'm planning to buy a new scope. Do you prefer Pico scope or the Escope from ATS ? I know Bernie Thompson has great equipment like the Escope and the Escan. Let me know which one you prefer & why . Thanks Mario.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

I've only used the escope once. It's a great scope. I think I'm a bit biased towards the pico since its my everyday scope. But both are amazing really

[@bartscave]

Thanks!

[@mahdiscope2545]

Hi Mario , a little help here plz I've purchased the TDC2 via PayPal from the driveability guys but I didn't receive any mail with the link , and there is no any email on the website for support ! , does it take time for receiving the mail ! Plz if you can help just guide me , as I decided to buy it after watching your videos Thanks !

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

www.linkedin.com/in/scott-shotton-81ab306 Reach out to him

[@mrblonde2013]

I am going to have to watch this 5x more times to try and make sense of this...😕😕😕

[@mikeantee2733]

Thanks Mario

[@yemiasaolu1622]

That is awesome video

[@davidoneal6969]

What is the maximum amount of cylinders that the software is capable of?

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

10

[@davidoneal6969]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics I was hoping 16 to 20

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

You can double them up. Do 8 and 8. 10 and 10

[@steveburgandy2680]

Nice job!

[@jimmorton3009]

Hey Buddy, The Video and information was OK (lol) but I need to know where I can obtain one of those stickers that was on your Laptop about Training Doesn't Cost, It pays 🤪

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

From the one and only!

[@jimmorton3009]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics 😂

[@wyattoneable]

I have to do it...First. Why do we do that? (ha ha) Now to the video.

[@crasher88]

Clear as mud Mario. Still learned something but I guess I still need a more in depth explanation

[@geraldhenke]

Thanks man, that really helped

[@antoniovelazquez857]

How they send the software

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Via email

[@antoniovelazquez857]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics i bought the software and i didn't receive anything

[@orlandocortes8022]

Gracias por los subtítulos en español 👍🔧🤓

[@raulruiz3133]

Mario hi. My name is Raul. I have a question and wondering if you can help me. my wife's truck.(97 Oldsmobile bravada 4foor v6. No Crank no start no lights at all on the dash. New battery new starter new plugs and wires alternator is good. I check all fuses. They're all good. New ignition switch. And ignition switch harnnest. What do you think it is?? we need that all truck real bad is all we have I know is all but is all we have. Can you pls help us. I'm a new subscriber to you. Have a great day. Stay SAFE 🙏. God bless you 🙏.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

Nothing works at all? How do you know the alternator is good if it's not running? Did you test these things before replacing parts? The starter is it missing power or ground?

[@raulruiz3133]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics I took the alternator to AutoZone to get checked. I'm thinking the computer.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

No that's not how it works. They can't test it there on a bench. Test, stop guessing. TEST! Stop throwing parts at the car. What are you missing, power or ground? That will lead you to your answer

[@raulruiz3133]

@@SuperMarioDiagnostics they did tested at AutoZone.

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

I find it hard to believe since they would need to spin it at the rpm your vehicle spins it at and have a device to check amperage and ripple. They'd have to send it back to the manufacturer for bench testing

[@david619dc]

thank you ;)

[@tomprince2518]

thank you

[@masterfastermasterfaster]

Super Mario 💪

[@jharrison6557]

The more i try to utilize a piston chart, the less i understand it, especially on an 8 cyl. Are there any other videos explaining this?????

[@realMaverickBuckley]

"Training doesn't Cost, it Pays" Tell that to the weirdos trying to defend the police. Keep up the good work brother. Thank you.

[@OzMechanics]

First

[@wyattoneable]

We'll call it a tie (ha ha)

[@SuperMarioDiagnostics]

You won Wyatt 😂🏆

[@OzMechanics]

Wooooow

[@Emmetstudios]

Can u explain all that in Spanish😂😂 I don't want to miss nothing.. that chart is so complicated to me is a big challenge understand all that in a different language.. I'm a part of ur Latin crew😂👍

[@IamReadyToRock]

hey mario, hace falta uno de tus videos como este en español, el traductor es una 💩 Un saludo desde Peru

[@nwmartinzz]

I don’t get just can’t watch this video