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2006 Mazda MAZDA6 Grand Sport i 4dr Sedan Auto

2006 Mazda MAZDA6
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Midsize
24 mpg city / 31 mpg hwy
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October 9, 2012, 8:42 am

Jarrett W
 

Question: My car knocks when driving and idling, it hasnt lost power and runs good, what is the problem?

car runs good, no loss power and runs good other than knock


October 11, 2012, 12:05 pm

Elizabeth K
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Do you have a check engine light on? Since it's hard to tell over the internet whether your knock is just pre-detonation caused by fuel or timing, or a rod knock caused by a serious engine problem, your best bet is to have a mechanic listen to the noise.


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