On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:09:21 -0700, "Al Franz"
<albert@nospam.netmation.com> wrote:

>Wrote a note in the newsgroups a few weeks ago about a pinging noise my
>Honda Accord V6 2001 was making when the engine was strained, going up a
>hill. Many gave me good advice and asked to let you know what I find out.
>
>The Honda dealer mechanic went out with us and this is what he said. He
>thought the noise was coming from the Hydraulic Lifters. He stated on a V4
>this can be adjusted but on the V6 they really don't have any problems and
>there really is no adjustment. We looked at the records and noticed 5-30
>motor oil as been used the last few times. So they recommended that we go
>to 5-20 as the manual states and they also recommended to use Chevron or
>Shell gas. Not sure why Honda put in 5-30 when 5-20 is recommended for this


Try filling up with 93 octain. I live in mountains and my Honda and
Toyota both knock when I use the low octain (no matter who I purchase
it from). That took care of mine.

TC