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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 ...
SlashGear

6 Worrisome Engine Noises And What They Each Likely Mean

Our cars can make some pretty strange sounds. If you drive them for long enough, you'll most likely experience some fairly unsettling noises at some point or another. While any unusual sound coming ...

5 signs your timing is off (and what it does to your engine)

Do you have warning lights, misfires, and/or starting trouble? If so, you car's timing belt could be faulty -- it's time to ...
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 ...
The News Wheel

9 Causes of Engine Vibrations and How to Fix Them

Your engine is supposed to vibrate, just a little. But when the shaking gets harder to ignore, there’s probably something wrong.
SlashGear

6.7 Cummins Lifter Failure: What Years Are Affected (And Possible Fixes)

The Cummins 6.7L turbo diesel engine entered its fifth generation in 2019. In addition to improved output of up to 400 horsepower and 1,000 pound-feet of torque, the new engine's valve train featured ...