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Carpedia Category: Vehicle Condition


Dieseling

Dieseling is a condition where the engine continues to run when the ignition key is turned off. The fuel can ignite without out a spark, causing dieseling.

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Engine Knock

Engine knock, also called knocking or pinging, is the sound from early ignition in the combustion chamber. The fuel/air mixture ignites on the piston's compression stroke too early, and the resulting

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Vapor Lock

Vapor lock is the formation of bubbles in the fuel lines when fuel boils due to extreme heat. It prevents fuel from reaching the engine.

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