spark knock
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spark knock — noun : the sound produced in an internal combustion engine by operation with the spark too far advanced … Useful english dictionary
spark knock — See preignition engine knock … Dictionary of automotive terms
knock — [1] A general term used to describe various noises occurring in an engine; may be used to describe noises made by loose or worn mechanical parts. [2] Preignition, or detonation. Also see anti knock agent carbon knock diesel knock engine knock… … Dictionary of automotive terms
knock control — A device which retards the spark advance when detonation occurs. The retard mode is held for a certain time, typically 20 seconds, after which the knock control reverts to normal operation … Dictionary of automotive terms
knock limit — The degree of spark advance before detonation … Dictionary of automotive terms
Engine knocking — Pinging redirects here. For other uses, see Ping (disambiguation). Knocking (also called knock, detonation, spark knock, pinging or pinking) in spark ignition internal combustion engines occurs when combustion of the air/fuel mixture in the… … Wikipedia
Air-fuel ratio meter — An air fuel ratio meter monitors the air fuel ratio of an internal combustion engine. Also called air fuel ratio gauge, air fuel meter, or air fuel gauge. It reads the voltage output of an oxygen sensor, sometimes also called lambda sensor,… … Wikipedia
Pontiac GTO — Infobox Automobile name = Pontiac GTO manufacturer = Pontiac parent company = General Motors class = Muscle car production = 1964 ndash;1974 2004 ndash;2006 predecessor = Pontiac Grand Prix Coupe successor = Pontiac G8 (2008) layout = FR… … Wikipedia
Oldsmobile V8 engine — The 1966Toronado s 425 V8, the first post war front wheel drive V8 application. The Oldsmobile Rocket V8 was the first post war OHV V8 at General Motors. Production started in 1949, with a new generation introduced in 1964. Like Pontiac, Olds… … Wikipedia
gasoline engine — Most widely used form of internal combustion engine, found in most automobiles and many other vehicles. Gasoline engines vary significantly in size, weight per unit of power generated, and arrangement of components. The principal type is the… … Universalium
