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, ...

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 ...

Does your street-driven car ping now when it didn't use to? It may be suffering from octane creep caused by deposit buildup inside the combustion chambers. New engines on the dyno and regularly ...