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(This is for anyone who doesn't ride with the audio system on ;-) )
I have a 2008 Mz5 Sport w/AT with 7,000+ miles. Anyone else hear a "gentle" knocking - pinging, might be a better word - on harder accelerations (or going up a hill or whatnot?) With the Mz5 being a relatively quiet car - I definitely hear pinging that lasts for a one or two second interval when the engine is being taxed a bit. It rarely lasts even a second more than this before the engine seems to correct itself - and the pinging is gone - although climbing a long steep hill, will cause it to often return in 5 or 10 seconds - only to last it's usual 2 seconds or so before being "corrected." I know that a few of my previous cars made mention in the manual of pinging a bit under duress - but don't think the Mz5's does. (Does it?)
I only use brand name gas - and switching brands - doesn't seem to cure it.
Just wondering if anyone else noticed this - or it's just me and/or my Mz5?
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.
I have a 2008 Mz5 Sport w/AT with 7,000+ miles. Anyone else hear a "gentle" knocking - pinging, might be a better word - on harder accelerations (or going up a hill or whatnot?) With the Mz5 being a relatively quiet car - I definitely hear pinging that lasts for a one or two second interval when the engine is being taxed a bit. It rarely lasts even a second more than this before the engine seems to correct itself - and the pinging is gone - although climbing a long steep hill, will cause it to often return in 5 or 10 seconds - only to last it's usual 2 seconds or so before being "corrected." I know that a few of my previous cars made mention in the manual of pinging a bit under duress - but don't think the Mz5's does. (Does it?)
I only use brand name gas - and switching brands - doesn't seem to cure it.
Just wondering if anyone else noticed this - or it's just me and/or my Mz5?
Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.