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Engine Noise Diagnosis






Engine Knock Noise (Fuel Knock)






Intermittent Noise on Idle Only, Disappearing When Engine Speed Is Increased







Noise at Slow Idle or With Hot Oil; Quiet at Higher Engine speeds or With Cold Oil







Noise at High Vehicle Speeds, Quiet at Low Vehicle Speeds







Noise Regardless of Engine speed







Valve Train Noise.







Vibrating or Rattling from Exhaust System







Exhaust Leakage and/or Noise