Cars make odd noises sometimes, letting you know it's time to have it serviced. If there's a metallic knocking noise, it ...

Knock, knock. No, we’ll spare you the bad joke, because we are discussing those annoying engine knocks. Some people call it knock, some call it ping, others call it clatter. No matter what you call it ...

Under the necessary conditions of ignition and proper burn rates (cylinder pressure history), both these conditions can exist in virtually any engine. But, in particular, they certainly apply to race ...

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 ...

Are your spark plugs overdue for replacement? Watch for signs like poor performance, engine knocking, and decreased fuel ...

I recently got asked about what "pinging" is, and what the difference is between pre-ignition and detonation, what causes it, and why it is bad for an engine. Basically, both pre-ignition and ...

The most significant operation limit prohibiting the further reduction of the CO₂ emissions of gasoline engines is the occurrence of knock. Thus, being able to predict the incidence of this phenomenon ...

Question: I took my car to my mechanic, because the check-engine light was on. He checked the codes and said it’s an “EGR fault” He said it would be a couple of days before he could get to it. He said ...

It defines a system that monitors a condition or state and then uses that information via a microprocessor to either maintain, adjust or alter an operation. The most common use of the term was ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract A pre-chamber ignition system has the potential to reduce the burn duration of lean-burn gasoline engine combustion and can achieve a reduced ...