How Super Knock Can Destroy Modern Engines
New cars are trending towards downsized turbocharged engines using direct injection.
While these engines offer better efficiency and fuel economy,
Low-Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) isn’t fully understood, But it can result in knock occurring, potentially destroying pistons, Connecting rods, and spark plugs.
Watch the video from Engineering Explained for more info:
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Light knock and super knock are different in how they occur in respect to spark plug timing, As super knock can occur without the spark plug ever firing.
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