mondeo st24 pinking

[mondyst24]

hi all dose anyone know why my v6 is pinking when the engine is at operating temp and u put your foot down when the secondries open it starts pinking.ive tried higer octane fuel but no better.please can someone help.thanks

 

[AliasJerk]

hi all dose anyone know why my v6 is pinking when the engine is at operating temp and u put your foot down when the secondries open it starts pinking.ive tried higer octane fuel but no better.please can someone help.thanks

Pinking?

do you mean "Pinging"? is your check engine light on?

 

[mondyst24]

hi no over here in uk we call it pinking (pe-ignition) and no lights not on.cheers.

 

[warmonger]

hi no over here in uk we call it pinking (pe-ignition) and no lights not on.cheers.

Sounds like a classic case of a clogged fuel filter.

 

[getsum111]

Check out the plugs/wires for signs of carbon tracking. How long since you've changed teh plugs and wires?

 

[mondyst24]

hi plugs changed about 2 week ago and leads about 5 mounth. cheers.

 

[getsum111]

Maybe test the coil pack next?:shrug: