1997 Chevy Lumina Engine noise

1997 CHEVROLET LUMINA
58,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM8266
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On my 1997 Chevy Lumina the car pings under load even with 93 octane gas. I also have an engine lifter making some noise and is there anything to quiet this other than replacing it?
Thanks
Jan 31, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Have the knock sensor tested. It's job is to fine tune timing to before it pings (as far advanced as possible with a ping). If it is bad, this can happen.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Feb 5, 2009 at 3:32 PM