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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Question Detonation or IWE?

Maybe a dumb question but... would a detonation issue sound exactly like a bad IWE or vise sersa?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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IDK....?

Detonation>>>marbles in a can....pinging.....during heavy acceleration WOT mostly.

IWE>>> grinding....can be eliminated by engaging 4x4 sometimes....
 
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Old Apr 15, 2011 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 88racing
IDK....?

Detonation>>>marbles in a can....pinging.....during heavy acceleration WOT mostly.

IWE>>> grinding....can be eliminated by engaging 4x4 sometimes....
X2. I've had both issues and they sound very different. Besides, a tank of premium won't cure a bad IWE.
 
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