Knocking
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003205
The audible metallic sound produced by an engine when abnormal combustion occurs, specifically when the air-fuel mixture ignites spontaneously before the spark plug fires. This uncontrolled combustion creates pressure waves that impact engine components, potentially leading to damage. It is often a symptom of incorrect fuel octane or advanced ignition timing.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003205 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Translations | German: Klopfgeräusch; Spanish: cascabeleo; French: cognement |
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"subject": "Automotive",
"translations": {
"de": "Klopfgeräusch",
"es": "cascabeleo",
"fr": "cognement"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/knocking/"
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