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04 Accord V6 light sustained ping on acceleration
'04 V6 Accord with 4,700 miles on the clock. Running 87 octane. For
the last few weeks, in 100 degree temps, the engine has been pinging faintly for several seconds at a time under moderate but slightly aggressive acceleration. It is so subtle that I can just barely hear it. And, only happens at mid-range speeds, like 30 to 50 mph or thereabouts. (I haven't been looking at the tach like I should be.) How close to the edge does Honda have these engines set up for? Is this normal, or is it time for a dealer visit? I would ignore itexcept that it is basically brand new. |
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Good suggestion Dick.
If that doesn't work, you might try a can of BG Gas treatment, it goes for about $20. If that doesn't work, it might be time for a carbon depletion treatent. Good Luck. ~PJW |
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Dick wrote:
> I think I would try some 87 octane at another station before I would > assume it is the Honda. I agree. I found that cheap quality gas, regardless of octane, would make my '93 Accord ping on acceleration. |
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I think your knock sensor is trying to do its job, but under certain
driving conditions you may hear a little ping. I'm not a fan of using preium gas, but I solved a very similar problem with my 95 Civic EX with loads of miles by adding 2 to 3 gal. of Premium (93 octane} to an almost full tank of regular. This costs me less than a dollar a week and raises the octane in the tank to 88.5. I'm pretty sure an almost excact same engine in the Acura line requires Premium. Those engines are producing more horsepower because the knock sensors are not continually retarding their timing like the Honda line. Blended gas is what you get if you ever buy mid-grade because most service stations only have two underground tanks. Good luck. |
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In article >,
"S.S." > wrote: > Dick wrote: > > > I think I would try some 87 octane at another station before I would > > assume it is the Honda. > > I agree. I found that cheap quality gas, regardless of octane, would make > my '93 Accord ping on acceleration. Which is why Honda, among others, formed the Top Tier Gas coalition, to define a standard for quality gasoline. http://www.toptiergas.com |
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