What Does Rod Knock Sound Like? — The Noise You Never Forget Once You Hear It
I still remember the first time I heard rod knock. I was driving home, windows slightly down, when a strange metallic sound crept in from under the hood. At first,…
I still remember the first time I heard rod knock. I was driving home, windows slightly down, when a strange metallic sound crept in from under the hood. At first,…
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