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

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 ...

Cars make all kinds of noises, even when they're operating correctly. You turn the key and the engine fires up with a consistent and satisfying rumble. Horns beep, doors slam, and your car's interface ...

The 1.3L engine in a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The NHTSA opened an investigation into engine failures in December 2023 after receiving questionnaires from owners alleging engine knocking noises and/or metal ...

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, ...

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, ...

I have discovered an engine knocking noise and severe diesel blow-by problem in my 2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6-litre diesel. Do we spend $10,000 for a second-hand engine and have that fitted? The car has ...

You’d expect any noise from under a car’s bonnet to be caused by the engine, but if this noise occurs before you’ve started the engine, you’re on to a real mystery. Perhaps the noise can be heard as ...

From suddenly louder-than-usual exhausts to rattling and grinding, cars can make a lot of noises that can indicate problems. A recent study from the RAC showed that almost a quarter of drivers are ...

An auto mechanic assessing a 2019 Infiniti with engine noise first chided the customer for trying to make up for running it low on oil by overfilling it and then sought to diagnose it. Featured Video ...