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It all depends on the nature of the 'knocking':

  • Cheap gas - light rattle during acceleration indicating 'pre-ignition' is happening.
  • light knocking all around the engine -
    • low / expired engine oil
    • Low oil pressure - plugged filter to failing oil pump
  • Hard knocking - could be a piston coming lose and banging on the side of the cylinder walls - not good(!)
Way too many variables to diagnose over the internet.

Have the car inspected by a good, reputable mechanic
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15y ago

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