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May 092008
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Under a load or passing, or during pulling a hill the engine will ping. Doesn't sound like spark knock. The check engine light flashes, but then goes away when load is over. I am sure this isn't good for the engine, but it's not pulling any codes.
- Eric K., Fayetteville, AR, US
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
Under a load or passing, or during pulling a hill the engine will ping. Doesn't sound like spark knock. The check engine light flashes, but then goes away when load is over. I am sure this isn't good for the engine, but it's not pulling any codes.
- Eric K., Fayetteville, AR, US