The self-diagnosing capabilities of modern cars are often taken for granted, removing much of the guesswork when it comes to detecting mechanical or electrical faults. Typically, a modern car has ...

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 engine’s knock sensor (or sensors) detects preignition and detonation, potentially damaging forms of abnormal combustion. Though full-blown knocking and pinging are audible to the human ear, the ...

Engine knocking can result from one of several issues involving your engine. Whatever is causing it, it must be dealt with immediately so it doesn't become any worse. The knocking is a warning sign ...

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 ...

In vehicles equipped with knock sensors, it can be difficult to determine the octane number requirement according to the current Coordinating Research Council E-15 procedure which is based on ...