Loud Tapping noise in motor

Question by firebolt76 Reward: 25 Pond Points + 10 Knowledge Tokens Status: Pending a resolution
I recentl purchased a 96 Mazda 626 and while driving the other day an extremly loud tapping noise started in the engine. i checked the oil and it was fine. I read the owners manual and it said a slight tapping is normal for the 2.5 liter v6 but this is really loud. I was wondering what it could be?



Reply from intendo56 User Rating:  340 Knowledge Tokens
Using a lower octane fuel in your car can lead to a "pinging" noise. See if using a higher octane fuel gets rid of the problem.
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Comment from bronson User Rating:  0 Knowledge Tokens
It is probably a brokin rod that is connected to the piston


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