What's the difference btwn misfire, knock, detonation, pre-ignition?
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What's the difference btwn misfire, knock, detonation, pre-ignition?
What's the difference btwn engine misfire, knock, detonation, and pre-ignition?
Correct me if I'm wrong:
misfire - mixture does not ignite
detonation - mixture explodes on its own because of too little fuel
pre-ignition and knock? Are they the same as detonation?
Correct me if I'm wrong:
misfire - mixture does not ignite
detonation - mixture explodes on its own because of too little fuel
pre-ignition and knock? Are they the same as detonation?
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