How to Easily Diagnose and Fix Engine Knock

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In this video we go over what are some causes of engine knock or detonation, I will show you how you can diagnose the different causes that could be anything from, using the wrong octane fuel, lean air fuel mixture, bad knock sensor, wrong spark plugs and a bad EGR system among other things.
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@kn520 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Ratchets, I honestly don't know what I'd be doing with my car if it wasn't for you. You've helped me so much over the last 5-10 years, your videos are always comprehensive; understandable and often funny. I've undertaken many DIY car repairs confidentially and successfully thanks to you, including but not limited to, spray-painting (re-clearing; blending; sanding/polishing and so on). Thanks so much , keep up the amazing work, we all appreciate you more than words could ever describe!

@user-xn9wm5rh6v 4 жыл бұрын

Most other channels just blame the lean mixture or the low octane fuel but you've done a great job putting together a comprehensive list of causes that contribute to engine knocking.

@adiansbane 5 жыл бұрын

This video was super informational and explained in very easy to understand and terms! Thank you for explaining so comprehensively what can cause engine knock, I feel much more confident going into the mechanic now instead of just driving up and saying 'there is a concerning noise, fix it!'

@IrAbynormal 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading this video it's the most comprehensive coverage on what could cause a P0325 code available on KZfaq. I recently had my head gasket replaced on my 2005 honda civic lx special edition. Three days after getting it back I'm getting a P0325 code thanks to you I at least have some steps to take before I spen a ton more money.

@kittypigeonclueless5566 7 жыл бұрын

The fellow doing these videos is magnificent. I believe I've learned more, via an easier fashion, regarding engines from him than from anyone else. That's not to say that there aren't a lot of good fellows on the innerweb putting out good stuff, I mean to say that this fellow is just that much better. Great presentation! Thank you so much for teaching me stuff for free!

@aboelsofalabed1588 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly I like the way how you explain every thing thanks a lot man

@KingLess2000 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. It explain and or answered my questions. I've looked for videos about knocking and couldn't find any explaining or showing or even detailing it to me like this. Great video.

@maryhoffman2547 Жыл бұрын

You have no idea how happy I am that I found you. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@ChavezDIY 7 жыл бұрын

love your videos bro! I always learn something.

@ACOGJESUSSCOPES 4 жыл бұрын

5:24 "it Donald Trump's the ignition timing". I had to play this 3 times to make sure I heard it right!😆😆😆

@hondamancl450 4 жыл бұрын

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@SnooziiTv 3 жыл бұрын

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@dogedude9537 3 жыл бұрын

@@SnooziiTv Rip the keystone pipeline, gas is about to be way more expensive

@mrniceguy3750 2 жыл бұрын

@@SnooziiTv No… We lost!!!

@stout890 3 ай бұрын

Donald Trump 2024!!!! 2020 was stolen!

@nickalasonaka6999 7 жыл бұрын

Ty for the info! I'm gonna go to school for auto engineering! This helps a lot! Please make more diagnostic videos! Have a blessed day:)

@jamesmeny 6 жыл бұрын

You just answered exactly what my car has been doing for a while. Time to change the spark plugs! Thanks for the video!

@jeffreyroyjr4691 5 жыл бұрын

Did it fix the engine knock ???

@TvrkishOutlaw Жыл бұрын

Did it fix your engine knock?

@chandamwila1754 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks my mechanic.My Toyota Hiace 1rz engine had this problem recently and was fixed by correcting the ignition timing.The distributor was over advanced.thanks good video.

@johnnyturbo8460 6 жыл бұрын

Well done brother, smooth and simple explanations. Great job!

@garyr7027 3 жыл бұрын

Strange thing about running a lean condition is, it ends up using more fuel. You'd think if it's running lean it'd be less, however you end up mashing the throttle open more to compensate for the lack of power and in turn makes it use more fuel.

@mikescudder4621 2 жыл бұрын

Was thinking about that just now!

@myfavorites1016 2 жыл бұрын

I got a 2013 Chevrolet impala and with direct injection i had a pinging noise when i accelerated, i added that Berryman B-12 AND it really helped that pinging. I assume i had carbon build up . Very interesting video 👍

@johnwaldrop3211 Жыл бұрын

You added to the gas or what exactly ?

@hamidbiandooh8863 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the extensive video and precise inspection, This video really helped me out :)

@williamwhite9767 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I add a couple bottles of Gumout with PEA to my vehicles gasoline occasionally to help clean up the intake valves and combustion chamber. I also use it in my old carbed motorcycles and it does a good job helping to keep the carbs from plugging up. I also use it in the gas of my 2 stroke FI boat motor where it solved an engine miss. I also mix some with the gas in all of my gas powered lawn tools to keep the carbs clean. Chevron Techron does a good job too I've heard.

@GripFreak Жыл бұрын

Great information! It's obvious you're an experienced mechanic by your explanations. Great job and thanks for sharing! Subscribed!!!🙂

@the_ndo_kemist8517 7 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best video you have ever made.

@semco72057 7 жыл бұрын

That was a nice video to watch, and I knew about some of the problems one could find in the vehicles, but didn't know about the EGR system, and have to do further checking on that. Thanks for sharing this information with us.

@etran2719 7 жыл бұрын

As always another great video, please keep on making them!

@oopaiyx6x 3 жыл бұрын

Very simple and to the point. Amazing video!!

@tobiasduke432 7 жыл бұрын

learn a lot from your video dude!

@sergiogobniskeb3718 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining in very simple ways how to find the problem and restore piece of mind.

@aliokab6999 7 жыл бұрын

thanks a lot for your great info Ali Ibrahim

@Dazed-84_ 6 жыл бұрын

Great video very professional not like other videos I've seen keep making them and will keep watching them thanks for the help

@johndoe-ok6jb 7 жыл бұрын

very impressed thanks man u look tired tho, get some rest big brugh thanks for the links,yr great.

@williamwhite9767 3 жыл бұрын

I think I heard you say that decreasing the timing BTDC will increase the chance of spark knock giving the example of it changing from 30 degrees BTDC to 15 degrees BTDC increasing the odds of having spark knock. You got that backwards. I love your videos man! I look forward to each and every one of them!

@petar443 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos man! Keep it up!

@Dc2Pichy Жыл бұрын

God bless u always. U just confirmed y my car has the problems it have. Thank u very much for putting videos like this that a 10 years old can fallows ur teachings. Thank u very much 🙏💯💪

@shenrajcooar9086 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video for KZfaq! Thank you!

@pablomagnan2389 5 жыл бұрын

Exelent te felicito muy profesional la explicación. Gracias desde Argentina .

@christian_cantarutti 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Very on-point and descriptive.

@judgenjurry1 5 жыл бұрын

Dude you are a life saver thank you for makeing this video its amazing how simple you made things when you explain thrm properly

@Goat-pe5ox 4 жыл бұрын

ShadowSoldier exact same position rn thank you for this video saved me from buying a new engine

@kjuyfif 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, you rock!!

@hectormartinez8442 5 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best ten min. video. Good explanation and good snack while you watching. You know, about timming belt and the bored dog. Hahaha. I really enjoyed this video.

@oscarbolo 5 жыл бұрын

Dude you are the Best. Excellent teaching. Now i have a more detailed idea about what to check in my car that is knocking. I realiza i never change the spark plugs. Easy solution. Thanks

@antdenairo6886 6 жыл бұрын

Finally a great detailed vid.. Nice

@EmilioSamartin 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are among the best out there! Always very informative and clear. Thank you

@sushilsorout 6 жыл бұрын

That's what we need. Detailed information, what causes what and why. Excellent video there. Subscribed! :)

@FCAutos 7 жыл бұрын

Another great video, dude. Congrats! - Saludos!

@myRatchets 7 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the video, thanks for commenting.

@wyndilescabarte94 3 жыл бұрын

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@BryanChance 6 жыл бұрын

This video is fantastic. Watch and learn all the stuff from Ratchets and Wrenches channel and you'll be a damn good mechanic, or at least you'll able to work on your own car. The best quality explanations on the subject. I really need to get that scanner. ;p

@209AndrewFigueroa 7 жыл бұрын

Tons of info. Thanks!

@JuanPerez-gd5ft 6 жыл бұрын

Great video and well executed. Great job man keep it up

@cbarajas52 3 жыл бұрын

Great video dude. Your very knowledgeable and you teach very well easy to follow great content dude!!!

@2000351Ranger 3 жыл бұрын

All the negatives or thumbs down are from non-tech / techs, looking at how to repair a ranger in their bay, and mad that you are giving techy secrets out lol... They can't make money on this repair now because you perfectly explained how to repair it.... 🙂👍 Whos the man....Youdaman

@supersabrosinho Жыл бұрын

No, all the negative thumbs down are from Trump supporters who got their feelings hurt over his ignition timing joke.

@2000351Ranger Жыл бұрын

@@supersabrosinho 😆 Trump Supporters are not fazed... Only Kevin's and Karen's

@radmansa5514 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, very educational thanks for sharing. I have learnt a lot from your videos

@brandieboi2000 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video! Now I know where to start on my car! Thanks

@norakat 6 жыл бұрын

Your the man! Thanks for your help. Let you know if I fix my problem.

@tone7560 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, explained everything perfectly

@Afrojuan 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video and info bud!👍🏽

@thymppi 6 жыл бұрын

thank you for very informative video! I have kind a knocking sound on my golf mk 3 gti above 4000 rpm when accelerating to highway and have huge powerloss.

@JohnWaid6Plus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man you explained this very good.. best video explained to me!

@drexter_kihiu. 6 жыл бұрын

Keeping us in the track always

@chrisallison4534 6 жыл бұрын

Your videos are excellent. .keep up the good work

@Omar-mv5gs 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for explaining ENGINE KNOCK so it could be easy to understand.

@edpowell5754 Жыл бұрын

From Buffalo, N.Y. Thanks for posting this video, it was very informative, THANK YOU.

@dannyhuynh7377 Жыл бұрын

You would make a great mechanic teacher for a tech college. So thorough and easy to understand. 👍

@vincentm8459 5 жыл бұрын

Great video man you help me out !

@HeAhaBro 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video once again!

@chivato72 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man! clear and easy to understand the posible causes of engine knocking problems. Keep up the good work! 😀👍🏻🤓

@briansydnes1711 5 жыл бұрын

Would be great if all engine knock problems were as simple as old plugs. Good list of possible causes. For the purpose of evaluating fuel trims for rich or lean condition, it should be check at varied engine speeds and loads. I recently switched from 87 octane in my Ecotec, GDI engine to 91 Octane, Top Tier fuel and it significantly reduced my positive long term fuel trims. Before it would run nearly 10 percent, but now it is 2-3, with STFT fluctuating between -2 and + 2. This is consistent through all engine loads.

@insus100 9 ай бұрын

@BruceWayne-sz3th or just buy a new veehickle.

@alexazar2990 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks 4 the Awesome complete to the point video!

@davidreis6431 Жыл бұрын

this guy is GOOD. many thanks.

@leonjohnsonjr3331 5 жыл бұрын

MAN YOU THE BEST U GAVE THE BEST ANSWER THEN ANYBODY ON YOU TUBE YOU TGE BEST!!!!!

@MrGerryoc 7 жыл бұрын

Another great vid thanks

@kennyrogers3919 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! That scanner definitely is not for the everyday joe 😂 Expensive!! That’s what ya need to do all the mechanics stuff though. The cheap ones will not do all the stuff this one will.

@insurancedice 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Based on what I understand here with my Toyota v6 I'm going to simply try higher octane fuel as a 'dumb' diagnostic to see if it helps. Of course this doesn't fix the problem, but gives me some time before I have to worry about fixing it. Then I'll probably do some Seafoam, easy to do and not a whole lot of effort (possibly will clean out carbon.) Then after I've wasted my time and gas money on that I'll go after the real problem which I'll bet is probably EGR, spark plugs, or lean fuel.

@celestinnt 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 "it DONALD TRUMPS......" I seriously had to replay this multiple times just to make sure my ears were not deceiving me!!! Who else turned on Captions because of that?

@hydroprideroofingcontracto4043 5 жыл бұрын

Céléstin NT same 🤪

@ethanharris2897 4 жыл бұрын

Me XD

@thatguybrooke 4 жыл бұрын

😂YES! I definitely replayed it seven times or more times! and then turned on the captions and he definitely says Donald Trump's and the captions say it too!?! What is he trying to say? Or is he literally making a joke cuz I'm trying to learn lol And I don't think Donald Trump had anything to do with the engine knocking or not 😂🤷‍♂️

@jimthedog8877 4 жыл бұрын

He replaced the word “retard” with Donald trump. I wonder if that’s responsible for any of his thumbs down

@davidrice4873 4 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing "doland trumps the timing"

@jjames267 5 жыл бұрын

Great job guys!!

@Captnbrik 7 жыл бұрын

your videos are always high quality content and information. Keep it up!!

@myRatchets 7 жыл бұрын

will do, thanks.

@careyautorepairs 7 ай бұрын

Love this video brother.

@jakehealthx 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Super Helpful!

@kenb3020 6 жыл бұрын

Great video man

@Gejoepee 7 жыл бұрын

highly informative. thanks

@CooperateMind 4 жыл бұрын

Very useful as always

@sundinstefan 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff, keep it up!

@ph6892 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent lesson thanks

@abddelmohabir924 7 жыл бұрын

Haha funniest mechanic channel on KZfaq!

@asseblykgosi522 5 жыл бұрын

keep up the good work guyz

@rnbbaby6380 6 жыл бұрын

Man you're awesome. I subbed

@Xyrium 3 ай бұрын

Wow, nicely done sir.

@jhuesmann 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video!

@Bob430E 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I think I will buy the truck I saw , with that problem. Thanks a million !

@Mr.Oct___ 6 жыл бұрын

Very informative....Gracias.

@Audio_Simon 2 жыл бұрын

Super helpful video!

@av76475 3 жыл бұрын

Good job explaining.

@kellyt5056 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video bro

@shortafewbolts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I have a '06 Mazda B3000 which has similar knocking issues. I'll replace the sparkplugs first. The previous owner/friend says it's never been done.

@alexp3868 3 жыл бұрын

Very detailed explain the lot thank you very much good work

@krustykrabb83 7 жыл бұрын

tq,for the informative video. it's ver helpful.

@NutsandBoltsAuto 7 жыл бұрын

I know this is unrelated, but i would like to see a video on scan tool values. What i mean is, pretty much the "ballpark figures" for normal readings AND what the numbers mean. I'm pretty much a beginning mechanic (in school at the moment) and a video of that sort would be incredibly useful. I think it would have to be one of your longer videos, since theres so much to cover, but every car nowadays needs a scan tool... so theres a lot of value in understanding how to "read" a scanner. Thanks in advance :D

@user-yr6gw1qy8b 6 жыл бұрын

fantastic work

@clifforddaniels2078 5 жыл бұрын

thanks bud that's a big help.

@xArchomni 6 жыл бұрын

Subbed' because your video was extremely informative and assisted me with furthering my diagnostic on my car.. which is my Lifters (Y_Y).... 07 Mustang GT 4.6 if you ever have a video on replacing those.. that would be glorious lol. Thank you for the information I can read my Data Logs on my SCT X4 Tuner