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2012 Mazda MAZDA3 i Sport 4dr Sedan Man

2012 Mazda MAZDA3
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Compact
25 (Est) mpg city / 33 (Est) mpg hwy
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Why is this happening?
This pinging sound indicates "pre-ignition". Pre-ignition means the air/fuel mixture in the engine's combustion chambers is igniting sooner than it should

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When does the engine ping?

While driving at high altitude
When driving uphill and the engine temperature begins to climb
Seemingly at random

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