Does Engine Knocking Need Repair?

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AylaFitz
07/30/25 8:00am
Engine knocking needs repair. Here are the methods to avoid it: 1. Avoid lugging the engine: Driving at high gear with low speed can easily increase engine load, thereby advancing the ignition timing. Since the engine is in a higher gear, the RPM does not increase significantly, making knocking more likely to occur. 2. Regular maintenance at 4S shops: Regular maintenance at 4S shops, including cleaning the fuel system and injectors, removing engine carbon deposits, and changing engine oil, is a way to keep the engine in good condition. 3. Avoid overheating: Regularly check the coolant level, inspect and change the engine oil, avoid prolonged aggressive driving, and frequently monitor the water temperature during summer driving. 4. Use high-quality fuel additives appropriately: Some high-quality fuel additives available on the market can also help mitigate engine knocking to a certain extent.
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