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Understanding car engine knocking: Causes & fixes

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, ...
The Daily Dot

‘Sounds like a brand new GM truck engine’: Mechanic reveals the engine noise you never want to hear—especially in a Hyundai or Kia. Then he reveals what you can do about it

If your Kia or Hyundai engine just started making a loud knocking sound, don’t panic. You might be eligible for a free engine replacement due to a massive engine recall. Featured Video A viral TikTok ...
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That knocking sound under your hood isn’t always fatal—and usually isn’t worth a $5,000 repair

A knocking sound from the engine often triggers worst-case assumptions, but piston slap is a far more common—and usually less dangerous—culprit. It occurs when a piston lightly contacts the cylinder ...
jdpower

Why Is My Car Engine Ticking?

A car engine is a piece of heavy machinery, and it isn’t surprising for it to make all kinds of sounds. The rotating shafts, the moving pistons and valves, the combustion process, and other engine ...
GM Authority

GM To Fix 2023 Corvette Z06 LT6 Engine Ticking Noise

General Motors unveiled the new 2023 Corvette Z06 in October of 2021, ushering in the next level of performance for the eighth-generation C8 Corvette lineup. The main party piece in the 2023 Corvette ...