I've never knowingly encountered it, but have heard of it plenty of times.

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MP4VT2004

I was under the impression it was more common on carbureted engines, but I guess it can technically occur with fuel-injected engines, too.

Posted: 07/09/2026 at 10:00 PM ET

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I've never knowingly encountered it, but have heard of it plenty of times. ◄ -- MP4VT2004 Jul 09, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET

MP4VT2004 • 07/09/26 10:00 PM ET