I’m experiencing some engine pinging anywhere between 1300rpm and 2500rpm. Especially good if uphill or when the engine is under more load with the A/C on.
Everything has been maintained on it recently. New injectors, intake gaskets, IACV, TPS, MAF, Nissan plugs, new ngk leads, injector rail to intake seals, knock sensor, coolant hoses, new coolant.
I did replace the distributor last year, again Nissan original part purchased. That I had my Nissan mechanic install. However he didn’t use a timing light. He just marked it up with the old one and then put the new one it. But I did really experience pinging much until now.
I’m not sure if it’s the gas. I’ve been fulling for a while at a Mobil station with 87 octane. So I’m my last fill up I decided to 89 octane at a shell station. It was half tank I filled up on top of the previous gas. Still pinging so far.
Should I wait a couple more fill ups with the 89? Try and octane booster? Or do I need the timing to be reset?
I would up the fuel to high test though not extremely advertised the Nissans primarily v6 models have a higher compression. I would switch to high test for a few tank fills before condemning fuel as the cause of concern
So the highest octane try for a few tanks?
Ya I’m not sure what’s offered in your area around me that would be 93 octane
Yep, the same here also
The replacement distributor must be properly adjusted to specifications. Even slightly over advanced ignition timing can cause pinging.
