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Ask Honest John - Why is my engine making a knocking sound when cold?

I have a SEAT Leon 2015. When cold there is a knocking noise coming from the engine. It sounds like it is in the area in ...
Engineering Explained on MSN

Engine knock sound - explained

What is the knocking sound coming from my engine? What is engine knock? Why is my engine making a knocking noise? Engine knock, or pinging, occurs when a separate pocket of air-fuel mixture ignites ...
SlashGear

What Gives Old V8s That Classic Sound? (And How Modern Engines Lost It)

When it comes to defining a car's character, a crucial component lies in the engine sound. Whether it's an operatic Ferrari V12, or the burble from a Subaru boxer, there are certain sounds we identify ...
Cars

Why Does My Car Make a Ticking Noise?

A ticking noise from your car can be caused by a number of things. If it occurs when the engine is running but the car is not moving, it’s probably coming from the engine or something associated with ...
Inside EVs

BMW's Electric M3 Has Simulated Engine Sounds. Here's What BMW Used

BMW reveals that it recorded engine sounds from three iconic M cars to give the electric M3 character and a sense of connection. The cars sampled were the E63 M6, F82 M4 and the E90 M3. The prototype ...