4.8l knock sensors

Asked by GuruBDBFM Dec 06, 2018 at 07:35 PM about the 2003 GMC Sierra 1500

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possible causes....could it be caused by low coolant...dex

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Hornet_2497 answered 5 years ago

There is a very vague connection. When an engine is running hotter than normal for any reason, there is an increased chance for engine knock/detonation of fuel. Heat increases the energy of any combustion (oxidation) reaction. If won't hurt the knock sensor, if it has one.

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