I drive a 2009 Honda Pilot Touring 4WD. I hear some knocking when I start the engine. It eventually becomes relatively quiet after a minute or two. Would it be a good idea to start using synthetic oil ...

Q: I’ve got a 2005 Honda Accord V-6 with only 78,000 miles on it. I have changed the oil religiously according to the owner’s manual from the day I purchased it new. Within this last year it has ...

My Subaru Impreza – ‘03 RS model (2.5l) - has begun to make a knocking noise (similar to a diesel engine) during start up in the morning. It slowly fades as the car warms up. The only think I can ...

You're tooling along on your way home from a cruise night or a car show when you pull up to a stop sign. As the engine drops down to an idle, you hear astrange sound from under the hood. It's not a ...

Cars make all kinds of noises, even when they're operating correctly. You turn the key and the engine fires up with a consistent and satisfying rumble. Horns beep, doors slam, and your car's interface ...

I have discovered an engine knocking noise and severe diesel blow-by problem in my 2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6-litre diesel. Do we spend $10,000 for a second-hand engine and have that fitted? The car has ...

From suddenly louder-than-usual exhausts to rattling and grinding, cars can make a lot of noises that can indicate problems. A recent study from the RAC showed that almost a quarter of drivers are ...

My car requires premium gas, but I filled the tank with a lower grade gas, causing a knocking sound. I then put in an octane additive. How long does it take for the knocking to go away? – Brett Octane ...