Pings Questions

Ford ranger knock sensor problem

Vehicle is a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT, 2.5 litre L-4, 5 speed manual with 140,000 mi. The engine pings when climbing hills. Truck has been ...

Asked by rmikec about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2000 Ford Explorer problem

I have a 2000 V6 Ford Explorer with 97k miles that has a random issue with idling. On random occassions the car stalls after starting and ...

Asked by texasmac about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Ping ping ping problem

Hello.. Any Advice Would Be Helpful.. lol the title pretty much sums it up... my car pings realy bad... ive changed the wires, plugs, air ...

Asked by the_hydroxide_child about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1995 Chevrolet Truck problem

I've got a 1995 Chevy Silverado 350cid AT with 223000 miles. Bought it new and it has had a waterpump replaced. No other problems untill now...

Asked by Badbac about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1997 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

My f150 has been making a sputtering noise (pinging) when I accelerate or go up hills.The truck doesn't lose power it just makes this noise ...

Asked by rbj1119 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Engine dieseling problem

I have a 1984 Eldorado with an HT4100 engine and 33400 miles on it. Whenever i drive on the highway for about 10 minutes running at around ...

Asked by abatilo about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1998 Dodge Ram problem

Sometimes white smoke starts coming out of the tailpipe. This last for about 3 minutes and then stops. Right after the smoking it pings when...

Asked by natemooresr@hotmail.com about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1993 Ford Ranger problem

I HAVE A 1993 FORD RANGER 2.3L W/ MANUAL TRANSMISSION W 142K. SUDDENLY LOST POWER, COULD NOT GET OVER 20 MPH. CHECKED COMPRESSION; ALL ...

Asked by CNCGURU777 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Pinging noise problem

I have a 99 ranger, it pings most of the time especially when warmed up.. v-6 3.0 i run premium it helps a bit.. whats the problem? :?

Asked by shiningstar about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

2002 Jeep Cherokee problem

Hello all I am getting a pinging sound at start up but if I turn the engine off then restart it It not as bad. the Engine is a 4.0 6L I ...

Asked by Gil about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

2003 Chevrolet Truck problem

Hi everyone, 2003 Chevy Blazer 20,000 miles. Just bought it 2 weeks ago now having problems and my factory warranty is expired so I thought ...

Asked by gt7322 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1998 Dodge Dakota problem

1998 Dodge Dakota SLT 5.2L V8 Magnum Engine with less than 40,000 miles on it. I'm having some slight issues with my Dodge Dakota.. I ...

Asked by Gustave_III about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2000 Ford Windstar problem

We are getting a noise that sounds like loose tappets comminbg from the top of the engine. Could that be a rod causing problems or would it...

Asked by 2000ford about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

1994 Toyota 4Runner problem

Aight to make a long story short, i spun a rod bearing .i pulled them out but as you prolly know toyota puts numbers on them inked on not ...

Asked by 4-runner about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Engine timing problem

1982 Honda Accord 200,000 miles Im doing a tune up on my car and i want to adjust my timing. I found this article online: Step 1 - Find ...

Asked by boarderbw about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

Fuel to lean problem

I recently put one of those injector cleaners in my 2001 sonata. when i went to get the oil changed they also put one of those injector ...

Asked by chicago1 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1996 Dodge Caravan problem

I'm having trouble with loud pinging, no power, and really rough idle. I've been informed that I need to replace the fuel filter for one and...

Asked by shaysmom2002 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1920 Nissan 240SX problem

2001 Inifiniti I30. After complete cooldown, will start fine then run rough for about 20 seconds then is fine for day. This problem began ...

Asked by DonWhetten about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

99 dodge ram 1500 4x4 5.9 problem

Does my truck have a knock sensor and egr valve?Where? My truck has 59,000 miles on it and has started to "ping" under loads or ...

Asked by taborkitty about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1995 Honda Civic problem

This is my first time. I made a $5 donation. I own a 95 Civic LX with 107k miles. During normal accelleration I can hear the valves clatter...

Asked by danthebodyman about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1997 Ford Ranger problem

I have a 1997 Ford Ranger 4-cylinder with 95,000 miles. In overdrive it has a pinging noise. I shift to fourth and it went away, but now ...

Asked by s_strohm about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

It always starts,but it takes a while problem

Hello! I have a 1994 toyota pickup with 122,550 miles on it and it runs like a new one! But it has a strange issue that I just can't figure...

Asked by dmaximus about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2003 Toyota Corolla problem

I have a 2003 toyota corolla with 60,000 miles on it. A couple months ago it started with a low and rough idle after a stop, not too bad. So...

Asked by egb893 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1997 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

1997 Geo Metro 1.0 140,000 miles. This car has no power. It will not idle unless I hold the peddle down a little. I can't get it to go over ...

Asked by kevin8378 about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1992 Jeep Other problem

Hi. I recently bought a 1992 XJ 4x4 4.0L 105,000 Miles soon after buying I changed out all the necessities, oil, fuel filter, and so ...

Asked by josephfernander about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Knocking noise problem

Hi..first off, i drive a 1991 dodge shadow 2.5l non-turbo. my question is this, i recently have replaced the headgasket, and everything that...

Asked by outtamymind about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Air/fuel mix too rich problem

Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4x4. Mileage: 36,000. I recently scanned my explorer and the code said "Air/Fuel mix too rich&...

Asked by bedoyadiego about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1974 Chevrolet Other problem

My friends 74 Custom Deluxe Pickups timing is off. How do we go about resetting it? 350 small block 2 bbl 5.7 liter

Asked by SuperPandaGirl about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Radiator over heating. problem

My car is a 1994 chrysler New Yorker 6cyl.I went on highway for 5min when the car started to over heat. on my way back home very loud ...

Asked by LC about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1996 Pontiac Sunfire problem

The head was replace in its entireity 9k miles ago. I have always performed excellent routine maintenance. I do have a K&N air filter ...

Asked by SmoothDrRod about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1986 Honda Prelude problem

1986 1.8 litre dual carb engine........ I'am having an intermittent start problem. The engine was quitting so I replaced the igniter, now ...

Asked by dlude about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1998 Ford Other problem

Hi guys, When I bought my Explorer 98' with 4.0 ohv engine even up hill under load , engine was quite now under same conditions pinging ...

Asked by Dosio about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2000 Hyundai Other problem

Hyundai Sonata 4 cylinder 178,000 km The Dealer tells me that the check engine light code related to a bad mass airflow sensor, I also...

Asked by clemkonan about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1915 Ford F-150 problem

Hi, I have a 97 E-150 5.4, 83,000miles that codes 171, and 174. I have crawled the whole engine looking for vacuum leaks, none found, even ...

Asked by psteiger about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Dodge Caravan problem

Hi, I hope that you can help. My Caravan (3.3) shows a code that the 6th cyl. is misfiring. It also pings and pops loudly when it is under...

Asked by RyFt about 6 years ago - 5 Answers

Starting problem problem

Gmc jimmy 1994 182,000 miles. I took it to a dealer and they could not find anything wrong (computer check,puel pump and vacuum checked).It...

Asked by ruffrider77 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1995 Toyota Camry problem

I recently purchased a 95 Toyota Camry with 128k miles on it.. Everything is fine on it other then when accelerating from a stop, The ...

Asked by dj_2cb about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Ford Taurus problem

My Ford taurus is about 35,500 miles and the brakes have been squeaking after it's started and when I pull out of the driveway. It usually ...

Asked by taurus99here about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Pinging, and rattle problem

I have a 1992 Buick, Roadmaster Limited with 56,000 miles. Under load at about 1400-1600 rpm a severe pinging sound immediately precedes a ...

Asked by Jeffery A Potter about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

1993 Dodge Caravan problem

Help! Five minutes into the drive , it dies. Wait three minutes, start it and it runs good. I have to also say, at times starting it after ...

Asked by falconger about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1996 Ford Windstar problem

Hi, I have a 96 ford t-bird with a v6. It has about 120K on it. It pings a lot while driving. If I barley press the gas it gets a lot ...

Asked by jestkickinback about 6 years ago - 5 Answers

Dodge caravan pinging problem

Hi, I own a 1993 Dodge Caravan with 146,000 miles on it. The vehicle runs fine {starts ok idles ok} but when it gets up to operating temp. ...

Asked by warren about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Slight drop in fuel mileage and acceleration power problem

I have a 1997 Ford F-150 4WD,124,000 miles. I am one who monitors fuel mileage each time I fill up. Over the past 3 years I have been ...

Asked by lonerider about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Wondering what's wrong with this escort... problem

Ok, so I bought this Escort ('98 Automatic 2.0, 90,000 miles) and it had been running fine through winter although occasionally it had ...

Asked by SemaJCantley about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Need help with escort! problem

Ok, so I bought this Escort ('98 Automatic 2.0, 90,000 miles) and it had been running fine through winter although occasionally it had ...

Asked by SemaJCantley about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1987 Chrysler Other problem

I have an ongoing discussion over 87, 89, HTest gas and my knowledge is that 87 is a dirty gas that can clog up your engine, that 89 is a ...

Asked by Joekat about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

2000 All Other Makes All Other Models problem

I have a 2000 Infinity I30, with 56,000 miles. My Service Engine Soon light came on & my mechanic performed a computerized engine ...

Asked by jcapaldo about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Can i use regular unleaded instead of super unleaded? problem

I have a 2001 MB 320E with 80,000 miles. I have always used Premium Unleaded gasoline but with the prices being so high now, I am tempted ...

Asked by mauro_garcia@hotmail.com about 7 years ago - 1 Answer

Your take on compression psi problem

Did compression reading on my 94 Taurus 3.0 65k miles,, every cylinder was 160 psi,, what is your take on this number??? Good?? Bad???? I ...

Asked by TaurusWheel about 7 years ago - 3 Answers

Tapping noise problem

I have a 92 ford explorer xlt 4x4 v-6 4.0 liter . The valves were pinging when i drove it up a steep grade . Then i parked it and ...

Asked by kwj99 about 7 years ago - 0 Answers

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