Q: There is a tapping sound coming from the engine of my vehicle. How do I go about diagnosing what this might be and how much a repair would cost? A: A repair technician will use a mechanic’s ...

If you hear a knocking sound from the bowels of your engine, it could be rod knock, but what exactly is it, and just how ...

Cars make all kinds of noises, even when they're operating correctly. You turn the key and the engine fires up with a consistent and satisfying rumble. Horns beep, doors slam, and your car's interface ...

QUESTION: I have a 1999 Buick Park Avenue with 47,000 miles. It started to make a tapping noise. It goes away in a few minutes. I went to the Buick service department, and they claim all GM engines do ...

My Subaru Impreza – ‘03 RS model (2.5l) - has begun to make a knocking noise (similar to a diesel engine) during start up in the morning. It slowly fades as the car warms up. The only think I can ...

Q: I’ve got a 2005 Honda Accord V-6 with only 78,000 miles on it. I have changed the oil religiously according to the owner’s manual from the day I purchased it new. Within this last year it has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Engine knock is the sharp, metallic sound that cuts through the hum of a healthy engine. At its core, engine knock is a problem of ...

I drive a 2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD. I hear some knocking when I start the engine. It eventually becomes relatively quiet after a minute or two. Would it be a good idea to start using synthetic oil ...

Well we would suggest that you remove the rocker cover and investigate the noise, ie check to see if all valves are operating correctly. If all okay then it maybe that one of your sensors is faulty, ...

I have discovered an engine knocking noise and severe diesel blow-by problem in my 2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6-litre diesel. Do we spend $10,000 for a second-hand engine and have that fitted? The car has ...