Engine knocking can be an annoying issue to deal with, and it can even cause damage to your car. Here's why it might happen, and how you can prevent it.

Engine knocking, or detonation, occurs when fuel in the cylinders ignites unevenly, causing metallic pinging sounds, reduced power, and potential engine damage. Key causes include low-octane fuel, ...

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I understand my car's engine has a knock sensor. Does this mean I do not have to use high-octane petrol since the engine will adjust accordingly? The term "knocking" in internal combustion engines ...

My car requires premium gas, but I filled the tank with a lower grade gas, causing a knocking sound. I then put in an octane additive. How long does it take for the knocking to go away? – Brett Octane ...

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ABSTRACT The results of the experimental analyses, described in Part 1, are here employed to build up an innovative numerical approach for the 1D modeling of combustion, cycle-by-cycle variations and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Engine knock is the sharp, metallic sound that cuts through the hum of a healthy engine. At its core, engine knock is a problem of ...