Why Is My Engine Pinging???
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From: Tuscaloosa Al.
Why Is My Engine Pinging??? 02 SS with 48000 mi. ,every time I hammer down ,it starts pinging up in the higher RPMs and as soon as it changes gears (automatic).I use nothing but 93 octane and I drive it everyday.What does it need guys? Motor is all stock except for SLP lid.
Thanks
Larry
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Larry
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Low fuel pressure, dirty fuel filter, clogged injectors are a few things that will cause pinging. My 99 started to ping at WOT and I found the fuel system was toast, fuel pump rusted and fuel lines rusted. Injectors screens were clogged with rust. I'd check it over carefully.
