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Tinkling noise from ix20 diesel
I am very pleased with my ix20 disel - 4 months old.
However very occasionally (and never at the dealers), the engine under load sounds as though it is pinking. There is a tinkling sound from the engine under load in any gear.
I have never used supermarket diesel. BP and Total are the norm.
However very occasionally (and never at the dealers), the engine under load sounds as though it is pinking. There is a tinkling sound from the engine under load in any gear.
I have never used supermarket diesel. BP and Total are the norm.
Asked on 2 January 2012 by jol
Answered by
Honest John
Just a characteristic. But try it on the best diesel, which is BP Ultimate diesel or Shell V-Power diesel.
HJ
HJ
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