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My 5.0 engine has developed a strange knock when it is first started. It only makes the knock 3-4 times, and then runs fine. The only time I have heard that type of knock before was on an engine with a bad connecting rod. I'm hoping it's only a temporary oiling issue. Has anyone else...

HEY Kids , I have been having a problem with my Bitching 5.0 on Launch under full acceleration. I first thought it was the sunroof and was posting in that thread ( sunroof rattle). But after I got my wife to sit in back seat for once not naked. Its coming from the rear.The car must be hot to...

980 miles on odometer and i have noticed a problem. upon full acceleration standing still start sport mode, normal mode, traction on off , stability control on or off I get a loud knocking noise( just one knock) from either front or rear wheel never both one or the other. The rear will also do...

Hello fellow Gene owners, I want to start by apologizing if this is not in the correct place or has been asked before. I am a new member to your community so looking for a little feedback on a problem I have on a brand new 2014 2.0t r-spec. Also sorry in advance for such a long post. The day...

I've noticed for some time that when I accelerate up a hill, I would hear a noise in the engine area which sounds like engine knock. I've always used regular fuel. So last time, I switched to higher octane, and went up the same hill under hard acceleration. No more knocking. Has anyone else...

Guys I have done a pretty good job of papering my new Genesis, 4.6 only has 3k on it. Twice now when it starts it sounded like a Rod knocking on startup and Smoke rolling out of the exhaust. enought to fill the basement. After 10 to 15 seconds it cleared up. Anyone had or heard of this...

I have the 3.8 engine and it seems that under light acceleration the engine almost knocks. It seems as if the the spark is advanced to a point just short of a knock. I plan to use premium fuel next tank and see if it changes. Also, has anyone hear differential noises? I have trouble deciding...