Engine Knocking News Today

The U.S. Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has opened a preliminary evaluation into Nissan Rogue, Altima and Infiniti Qx50 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said, adding a total of six complaints were received regarding the issue. Vehicle owners reported engine failures, a loss of power, engine knocking noises, metal chunks and shavings found in the oil pan of certain vehicles equipped with the KR15DDT and KR20DDET engines, ODI said. The investigation may be expa...

Good to have you with us. you say it may be safe to switch to regular but people may be fearful about that. help allay those fears. >> okay. well it comes down to two words, and those two words are required versus recommended. a number of cars, particularly luxury cars, where they recommend premium fuel. but its very safe to switch to using regular fuel. theres a small number of performance cars where it requires the higher grade fuel, premium fuel, and in those cases you absolutely do have to u...