Originally Posted by
h22accord
These engines have knock sensors that will detect detonation or knock/pinging and will instantly retard timing to compensate.
OK... first of all... there is no such thing as "instant" when it comes to moving parts in an engine... a knock sensor can only detect knock
AFTER it has occured. At that point, the dammage has been done. It might minimize it somewhat, but not stop it entirely.