Zak is new to the CarBuzz team, working as a freelance content writer. When Zak isn't writing How To articles for CarBuzz he's working as a high school automotive technology instructor. Before ...
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 ...
Q: I drive a 2005 Toyota 4Runner SR5 with 85,000 miles on it. Other than routine repairs, the vehicle has been trouble-free for all the years I’ve owned it. About two months ago, the check engine ...
The engine’s knock sensor (or sensors) detects preignition and detonation, potentially damaging forms of abnormal combustion. Though full-blown knocking and pinging are audible to the human ear, the ...
CARS.COM — Vehicles affected by service bulletin: The problem: Drivers may note a lit Check Engine light and spark knock on heavy acceleration at warm ambient temperatures. This is due to a software ...
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 ...
Q: I have a 2015 Chevy Colorado 3.6-liter V-6 with 45,000 miles that is serviced regularly and uses strictly Top Tier regular gas. When accelerating through second and third gears I regularly ...
Dear Doctor: I own a 2005 Ford Freestar that I purchased with 11,000 miles, and it has always run fine. I recently took it on a 700-mile trip. At highway speeds the engine developed an engine ping. I ...
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