Hello Paul, my car has started making a loud knocking noise from the engine, especially when accelerating uphill. It was not there before. I worry it could damage the engine if I continue driving.

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 ...

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, ...

Multiple operating elements within your car work together to move your vehicle forward. The throttle of the engine is the primary step in car acceleration. Your car's throttle pedal is directly ...