Engine knocking can be an annoying issue to deal with, and it can even cause damage to your car. Here's why it might happen, ...

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 love your column, and thanks for helping us all out with the ghosts in our cars! I have a 2018 Chevy 2500HD Silverado with a 6.0 V8 and the trailering package. I pull a 6,000-pound trailer with it.

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 ...

Knock sensors are devices used in internal combustion engines to detect engine knock or detonation. The knock sensor detects vibrations and sends a signal to the engine control module (ECM), to ...

The automotive industry continues to be a hotbed of innovation. Activity is driven by the need for improving the vehicle’s fuel efficiency, reduction in harmful gas emissions, and enhanced driving ...

The demon of engine knock is something an owner of a traditional high-performance Pontiac knows all too well. An engine designed when 102-octane high test was at almost every fuel station in the ...