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Title: Low Speed Pre-Ignition in DI engines
Post by: CaminoRacer on January 30, 2019, 12:03:14 PM
https://bangshift.com/bangshift1320/engine-oil-and-low-speed-pre-ignition-in-direct-injection-engines/

Interesting stuff. Conclusion is that DI engines should use specific oil that has less calcium or sodium detergent.
Title: Re: Low Speed Pre-Ignition in DI engines
Post by: 12,000 RPM on January 30, 2019, 12:17:10 PM
I have been hearing about LSPI for years.... glad they finally found a fix. That Driven DI oil is expensive AF though, especially since I change my oil ~4x/yr. Will see if mainstream companies come out with something
Title: Re: Low Speed Pre-Ignition in DI engines
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 30, 2019, 12:36:38 PM
I just don't load it up at low speeds. Let it rev. Or not, since it's in a shipping container.
Title: Re: Low Speed Pre-Ignition in DI engines
Post by: FoMoJo on January 30, 2019, 12:41:30 PM
Having transmission programming that tends towards fuel efficiency will often cause the engine to drag/lug a bit.  I've noticed this on my car, but not to the point of any indication of pre-ignition.  Perhaps some manufactures haven't quite figured out the mapping yet.
Title: Re: Low Speed Pre-Ignition in DI engines
Post by: shp4man on January 30, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
One key to eliminating this to is minimise the distance between the top compression ring and the top of the piston.
Title: Re: Low Speed Pre-Ignition in DI engines
Post by: Eye of the Tiger on January 30, 2019, 02:04:20 PM
Quote from: shp4man on January 30, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
One key to eliminating this to is minimise the distance between the top compression ring and the top of the piston.

I can do that by adding carbon deposits to the piston top. I mean, the opposite of that. Water injection.