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Plasitc shims.... raise it up the 1/8 to 1/4 max it likely needs and drill into the existing concrete. The shims won't compress and the level of skill required is about as much as coloring in the lines. It will take 10 minutes and 2$. If you don't get it right the first time... move the shims in and out.
The keep it simple method applies here, IMHO.
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This. Leveling out a concrete floor isn't just pour new crap on top of old crap. Putting concrete on top of concrete doesn't work.
To properly level out a floor with a "self level" Product, the floor needs to be bead blasted to open up the pores and then primed with the proper latex primer for whatever brand products you are using. Then mix the stuff and pour it out. Work it with a rake to make it flow evenly into the corners etc them 4hrs later (or longer depending on brand) you have a new level floor that will last and if you did it right it will be pretty dang level
Now a small area a bag of feather finish or floor patching compound might be all you need, using this type of product it's best to mix in small amounts directly on the floor. Pour out a dry pile, put water in it like your putting gravy on mashed potatoes and mix it with 6" wide putty knife. Work quick since it's a rapid dry product.