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2003 Nissan Maxima SE Mysterious Engine Knock

Old Mar 24, 2018 | 10:27 AM
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2003 Nissan Maxima SE Mysterious Engine Knock

It all started with an engine light about a misfire for a bank in the back, replaced all 3 ignition coil packs in the back (the error code was for one of them) also replaced all 6 spark plugs. Everything was fine for a month, then I started getting a weird engine knocking at a stopped light (while in drive). When originally replacing the coil packs noticed there was a decent amount of oil on on, so in turn I replaced the valve covers and gaskets. After doing this, the mysterious engine spurts started to pick up more while the car is at idle while in drive. There isnt a service light, but the knocking almost backfiring occurs when under load at idle. If anyone has any suggestions. If anyone has any suggestions that would be great.
Old Mar 24, 2018 | 12:01 PM
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A video would be helpful
Old Mar 24, 2018 | 04:40 PM
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Clogged precat. Hook up your vehicle to OBD II scan tool to detect specific error code.
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