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  2. Back-fire - Wikipedia

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    Common causes of backfires are: Wankel rotary engines are known for leaking oil into the exhaust system which causes backfire. Poor or unregulated engine timing is often a cause of intake backfires, but can also be responsible for exhaust backfires. Backfires and loud explosion-like sounds are common when an antilag system is present and active.

  3. Engine knocking - Wikipedia

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    The shock wave creates the characteristic metallic "pinging" sound, and cylinder pressure increases dramatically. Effects of engine knocking range from inconsequential to completely destructive. Knocking should not be confused with pre-ignition—they are two separate events. However, pre-ignition can be followed by knocking.

  4. Launch control (automotive) - Wikipedia

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    To create a backfire, the ignition settings are turned down allowing for a build up of excess fuel which creates a larger combustion producing loud bangs and pops from the exhaust. In some instances the launch control systems are modified to produce large flames that also expel from the exhaust pipe.

  5. Times Square panic: Video shows stampede as crowd ... - AOL

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    The sound of backfiring motorcycles sent the crowd in New York City's Times Square into a panic Tuesday night. Times Square panic: Video shows stampede as crowd mistakes motorcycle backfire for ...

  6. Dieseling - Wikipedia

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    Dieseling or engine run-on is a condition that can occur in spark-plug-ignited, gasoline-powered internal combustion engines, whereby the engine keeps running for a short period after being turned off, drawing fuel through the carburetor, into the engine and igniting it without a spark.

  7. Is Your Dog Afraid of the Car? Here's an Expert Trainer's ...

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    For example, some dogs may dislike the noise of traffic, engine sounds, cars honking, and doors slamming. They may also fear the sound of the engine and its associated vibrations. 3.

  8. Harley-Davidson Knucklehead engine - Wikipedia

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    The knucklehead is a retronym used by enthusiasts to refer to a Harley-Davidson motorcycle engine, so named because of the distinct shape of the rocker boxes. [1] The engine is a two-cylinder, 45 degree, pushrod actuated overhead valve V-twin engine with two valves per cylinder. It was the third basic type of V-Twin engine used by Harley ...

  9. People Are Sharing “Cheat Codes” For Life That ... - AOL

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    Image credits: Wm Homer #8. Honesty and integrity. Following through and following up with people. This is the best cheat code. Following through with something is the way to form good ...