Automotive Dictionary: Backfire

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Automotive Dictionary: Backfire


Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use.
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Backfire:


Detonation of unburned fuel from the engine which has collected in the exhaust system. It is usually caused by an ignition fault or a defective exhaust valve.
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