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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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Loud ticking...

While im accelerating in 3rd gear and take my foot off the gas to idle i hear a loud ticking clackling sound coming from the engine. What is wrong wit my carrrr..
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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do you use premium gas? I've heard people with the same problem using regular unleaded.
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 09:49 AM
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yup, sounds like engine knock. Use a higher octane gas and see what happens...
Old Jul 17, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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I hear the loud ticking when pressing in the clutch also, I use 93 octane gas.
Old Jul 18, 2005 | 12:58 PM
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man i had/have that no matter what gas I use. I used to get it when I took my foot on and off the gas. Mine just went away soem how.
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