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When an engine starts knocking, one of the first things a mechanic will check is the oil pressure. A warning light may come on in the car, and adding sufficient oil will solve the problem. Sometimes, a knocking noise is caused by loose torque converter bolts or a loose flywheel.
Home Â» Car Maintenance Â» What Causes Engine Pinging. What Causes Engine Pinging Posted on Autos.com Editor. in Car Maintenance. on October 7, 2013. Engine pinging or knocking occurs when a pocket of the air and fuel mixture detonates ahead of the flame front ignited by the spark plug. This premature ignition causes a drastic increase in the pressures present in the cylinder, and when the two flame fronts meet, the characteristic engine pinging noise is heard.