Most modern cars are equipped with engine management systems that utilise knock sensors to detect excessive cylinder knock ...

Q: There is a tapping sound coming from the engine of my vehicle. How do I go about diagnosing what this might be and how much a repair would cost? A: A repair technician will use a mechanic’s ...

If you hear a knocking sound from the bowels of your engine, it could be rod knock, but what exactly is it, and just how ...

QUESTION: I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue with 47,000 miles. It started to make a tapping noise. It goes away in a few minutes. I went to the Buick service department, and they claim all GM engines do ...

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 ...

My Subaru Impreza – ‘03 RS model (2.5l) - has begun to make a knocking noise (similar to a diesel engine) during start up in the morning. It slowly fades as the car warms up. The only think I can ...

What is the knocking sound coming from my engine? What is engine knock? Why is my engine making a knocking noise? Engine knock, or pinging, occurs when a separate pocket of air-fuel mixture ignites ...

I drive a 2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD. I hear some knocking when I start the engine. It eventually becomes relatively quiet after a minute or two. Would it be a good idea to start using synthetic oil ...

Well we would suggest that you remove the rocker cover and investigate the noise, ie check to see if all valves are operating correctly. If all okay then it maybe that one of your sensors is faulty, ...

Hi Paul, I enjoy reading your articles. My 1.3CC petrol Toyota Corsa 1997,E-EL51 produces a tapping sound when I start it in the morning. The sound reduces when the dashboard oil goes off. My mechanic ...