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, ...

On a busy suburban highway, a Chevy Tahoe owner who had already completed the recall fix for a 6.2L V8 defect suddenly lost ...

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 timing. In a knocking engine, parts of the air-fuel mixture don't ...

DALLAS — It helps to know a really good mechanic. A relative of mine recently needed to have her vehicle seriously repaired and went to one such mechanic, who said he wasn’t going to perform the ...

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