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Pinging or rattling or knocking or something 200 1984

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posted by  OliverG on  Fri Feb 13 13:41 CST 2004
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My engine has begun pinging like a son-of-a-gun lately. I think pinging is the right word, it makes a very noticeable rattle sound on acceleration. A friend told me it could be bad timing and I've also heard that I should run higher grade gas. What do you think?
Thanks
Oliver
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