Piston slap can create a knocking noise from your engine that seems very concerning at first. But you should listen to expert ...
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That knocking sound under your hood isn’t always fatal—and usually isn’t worth a $5,000 repair
A knocking sound from the engine often triggers worst-case assumptions, but piston slap is a far more common—and usually less dangerous—culprit. It occurs when a piston lightly contacts the cylinder ...
Q: I have a 2003 Pontiac Vibe with 135,000 miles on it. This past winter it would knock for a minute or so on a cold start. A GM tech told me that it has a cold piston slap and it will go for a long ...
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