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Re: svx sounds diesel
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Originally Posted by irox
I just fired up my project SVX the other week and thought "it sounds like of like a diesel". Shortly afterwards I got a knock sensor error code, which I'm pretty sure could account for the diesel-ish sound.
I also read that the CEL/error code for knock sensor failure doesn't trigger too easily, so the knock sensor may fail for a while before it fails enough for the ECU to surface an error code.
Cheers,
Ian.
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I replaced both knock sensors with new OEM when the manifold was off for the head gasket job. What I did notice was that my fuel trim numbers are very high (positively).
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1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads
2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil
2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil
1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything
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