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4 Symptoms That Your Connecting Rod Needs To Be Replaced
A connecting rod needs to be strong and durable for the engine to survive. If it’s too weak to handle the load of the combustion, then all the pressure will wear it down and bend it out of shape.
As for the driver, they will be able to notice when this occurs because there will be some very noticeable symptoms present. Below are the top 4 symptoms of connecting rod failure.
Low Engine Oil
If you have a bad or failing connecting rod, then it may cause your engine to consume too much oil. Because of this, you may find that your engine always has a low level of oil. Either that or your existing oil will need to be changed more often than usual.
Engine Knocking Sounds
When your engine is turned on and running, you may hear a knocking sound coming from it. This will be a repeated knocking sound that gets faster as your engine speed increases. The sounds may go away after a short while, once your oil has a chance to circulate through the engine components and lubricate them.
Reduced Oil Pressure
A bad connecting rod could have devastating effects on your engine’s oil pressure. There may be an oil pressure gauge on your engine which will tell you when it has low oil pressure. You could have a warning light on your dashboard that will tell you as well. If you have low oil pressure, then it means the oil cannot circulate properly through the engine. This might lead to an overheated engine if the problem is not resolved quickly.
Bent or Damaged Rod
If you suspect that you have a bent or damaged connecting rod, based on the other symptoms which may be present, then you need to visually inspect the rod yourself to see what its condition is. This would require your engine to be disassembled, which is a job that only a mechanic should do.
If the above situation occurs, then this means that you need to replace the new connecting rod.
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The information is somewhat valid .. but, we all know it's a sale pitch for their China run of the mill connecting rods
I think you're giving the idiot who wrote the initial blurb way too much credit. I mean seriously, I cannot think of one verified event where an engine failure was traced back to a connecting rod failure, not one. Yes, connecting rods do often suffer damage when an engine fails, but it is rarely, if EVER, the primary point of failure.
Note: the context for my comments above are within the realm of a stock production engine operating within normal parameters. Boosting a production engine to say, 67 psi, is an entirely different discussion.
Last edited by horseshoez; 06-09-2021 at 01:05 PM.
Are you tired of your crankcase lacking large holes to see your internal components?
Are your old cast iron connection rods ugly and not anodized gold?
When your engine builder recommends MAHLE components do you argue with him over price and order the first thing you find with searching cheap critical engine components on duckduckgo.
Then I've got a deal for you.
The information is somewhat valid .. but, we all know it's a sale pitch for their China run of the mill connecting rods
I have never in my 61 years heard of someone having to replace their con rods-ever, unless building a hi perf engine. Why would you give any creedence to this mindless post?? Ask yourself the same question, how many people do you know who had to replace con rods? None. Exactly.
I have never in my 61 years heard of someone having to replace their con rods-ever, unless building a hi perf engine. Why would you give any creedence to this mindless post?? Ask yourself the same question, how many people do you know who had to replace con rods? None. Exactly.
I've had to replace con rods a few times over the years. Why? The drivers of those cars neglected to check the oil and spun a bunch of rod bearings; fortunately they were wise enough shut the engine off before one or more of the rods broke and punched a hole in the side of the block.
The above said, like I wrote further up thread, I have never heard of a single instance where an engine failure was traced back to a rod failure as the root cause.
Edit: one exception I just remembered. Back when I was working for Mercedes-Benz North America, the CEO of MB-USA was driving his S600 during a torrential rain in northern Bergen County, New Jersey (many of you know what is coming)...
When the car was rolled off the flatbed and into the shop, there was still water leaking from every orifice. For whatever reason, Mercedes decided to rebuild the car versus scrap it; to that end, every wiring harness every electronic component, and all "soft" surfaces were removed from the car and hung up all over the shop walls. Then the engine teardown happened; geez, some of the rods looked like twisted licorice sticks; fortunately the V12 block somehow escaped unscathed, so in went 12 new pistons, new rods, bearings, and a new forged crank. Just the cost of rebuilding the engine alone was $25,000, and this was back in 1996! Funny thing, when the OBC was downloaded, it showed he'd been maintaining about 30 mph through what was over two feet of water; damn, that must have been quite the wake he was creating, errr, right up until the engine went "NOPE", and hydrolocked.
Last edited by horseshoez; 06-09-2021 at 09:05 PM.
I think you're giving the idiot who wrote the initial blurb way too much credit. I mean seriously, I cannot think of one verified event where an engine failure was traced back to a connecting rod failure, not one. Yes, connecting rods do often suffer damage when an engine fails, but it is rarely, if EVER, the primary point of failure.
Note: the context for my comments above are within the realm of a stock production engine operating within normal parameters. Boosting a production engine to say, 67 psi, is an entirely different discussion.
Originally Posted by The fireball View Post
It's more than likely a start-up company trying to weasel its way into the market. I'd imagine if they really are good and start gaining popularity, the prices will rise. I've never heard of them, but I also don't go looking for a bunch of different obscure companies who make parts for our cars.
You're pretty much the guinea pig here on how well they'll hold up. To update the thread with info in the future if something, or nothing, happens. I still haven't lowered my car, so if they really are as good as you say they are, I might think about grabbing some.
To ensure that someone may want to know MaXpeedingRods brand, I'd like to give some introductions here.
Established in 2006, MaXpeedingRods is an aftermarket auto parts manufacturer that specializes in conrods, turbos, coilovers, and other accessories. We've accumulated over 4 million customers in the world during these years. As you can see, we started to cooperate with platforms like Acurazine Forum to build this brand. It has grown up in a positive direction.
There are voices on the Internet saying that we only sell cheap products, but the reason is that all our products are produced in our own factories, and sold directly bypassing distributors. That's why our products are comparatively lower than other brands.
MaXpeedingRods started its business with a set of conrods 15 years ago. In the future, we will still aim to manufacture higher quality products both for daily replacement or track use. But on the other hand, to make sure that those modification lovers with a tight budget have access to our parts, the price will still be relatively appropriate. It is our initial intention.
I for one am morbidly curious as to:
1) How do you even pronounce MaXpeedingrods
2) What is it even supposed to mean?
3) Who decided they this would be a good name? It’s bad for so many reasons…
I for one am morbidly curious as to:
1) How do you even pronounce MaXpeedingrods
2) What is it even supposed to mean?
3) Who decided they this would be a good name? It’s bad for so many reasons…
The brand's name is shortened from three words: max speed conrods. The company started the business by producing conrods product in the beginning.
Because It indeed encountered some problems when applying for the brand name, so it has the MaXpeedingRods you see now.
I think you're giving the idiot who wrote the initial blurb way too much credit. I mean seriously, I cannot think of one verified event where an engine failure was traced back to a connecting rod failure, not one. Yes, connecting rods do often suffer damage when an engine fails, but it is rarely, if EVER, the primary point of failure.
Note: the context for my comments above are within the realm of a stock production engine operating within normal parameters. Boosting a production engine to say, 67 psi, is an entirely different discussion.
Originally Posted by Chief F1 Fan
Please don't feed the troll, er I mean "sponsor."
Originally Posted by justnspace
no. this is not how any of this works.
Seems that we always see some familiars join discussions in the vendor's posts. It’s a very small number of people that seem to all be mods. When we post about the brand, one of the moderators or their buddy bash the company.
Wondering that if you guys really used the brand's product? Or just want to bash a new brand based on the first impression?
Personally, this is just a sharing post.
As SamDoe1 said:
connecting rods aren't exactly a wear component lol. Any of those "symptoms" could be, and probably are, one of a thousand other things.
You have the right to agree and disagree. Any words are acceptable, A new brand should experience a stage with suspicion, acceptance, and growing.
I talk here because I see this brand indeed grow better, with my 3 years of work experience together with the brand.
Love how these jokers are playing the victim card now. Except they are the ones who spammed us. Not even an apology…just more more worthless shit posting.
maxpeedingrods is getting torn apart like their connecting rods.
I dont know anyone who would buy a no name product especially something as crucial as a connecting rod...maybe thats why y'all switched to coilovers?
cheaper to produce and preying on people who want sub $500 modifications (ie; the poor people). Very disgusting to go after the poor. don't get me started on the lack of ethics with the marketing.
Last edited by justnspace; 06-10-2021 at 06:33 AM.
Originally Posted by The fireball View Post
It's more than likely a start-up company trying to weasel its way into the market. I'd imagine if they really are good and start gaining popularity, the prices will rise. I've never heard of them, but I also don't go looking for a bunch of different obscure companies who make parts for our cars.
You're pretty much the guinea pig here on how well they'll hold up. To update the thread with info in the future if something, or nothing, happens. I still haven't lowered my car, so if they really are as good as you say they are, I might think about grabbing some.
To ensure that someone may want to know MaXpeedingRods brand, I'd like to give some introductions here.
Established in 2006, MaXpeedingRods is an aftermarket auto parts manufacturer that specializes in conrods, turbos, coilovers, and other accessories. We've accumulated over 4 million customers in the world during these years. As you can see, we started to cooperate with platforms like Acurazine Forum to build this brand. It has grown up in a positive direction.
There are voices on the Internet saying that we only sell cheap products, but the reason is that all our products are produced in our own factories, and sold directly bypassing distributors. That's why our products are comparatively lower than other brands.
MaXpeedingRods started its business with a set of conrods 15 years ago. In the future, we will still aim to manufacture higher quality products both for daily replacement or track use. But on the other hand, to make sure that those modification lovers with a tight budget have access to our parts, the price will still be relatively appropriate. It is our initial intention.
Originally Posted by MaXpeedingRods
The brand's name is shortened from three words: max speed conrods. The company started the business by producing conrods product in the beginning.
Because It indeed encountered some problems when applying for the brand name, so it has the MaXpeedingRods you see now.
Originally Posted by MaXpeedingRods
Seems that we always see some familiars join discussions in the vendor's posts. It’s a very small number of people that seem to all be mods. When we post about the brand, one of the moderators or their buddy bash the company.
Wondering that if you guys really used the brand's product? Or just want to bash a new brand based on the first impression?
Personally, this is just a sharing post.
As SamDoe1 said:
connecting rods aren't exactly a wear component lol. Any of those "symptoms" could be, and probably are, one of a thousand other things.
You have the right to agree and disagree. Any words are acceptable, A new brand should experience a stage with suspicion, acceptance, and growing.
I talk here because I see this brand indeed grow better, with my 3 years of work experience together with the brand.
Rosetta Stoned really does work wonders.
Nicely done.
It's not no name, Justin. Been around since 2006 like my favorite pair of boxer briefs (holes but I still have them).
With that said, these 3 posts are the first ones that make sense to me and seem to address concerns directly.
The hit em fast and hit em hard approach was not the right way to tackle Acurazine to impress your director of Marketing (probably same guy that make the rods).
My honest suggestion is just apologize for spamming members and treating us like tiktok/IG and you'll get the mods and others with half a brain that have been
around for a LONG time on board. Maybe not as far as promoting your product, but at the very least not talking shit every time you post something.
You're trying to be better and we can do the same. That's how relationships work.
This is a great example of why you should check with a native English speaker when coming up with an English name.
They would have told you that a ding rod could easily mean penis and max pee is very self explanatory.
So your name basically means the most peeing penis. Anyone would think twice before visiting that website.
LOL, this reminds me of when I was developing a custom MRP system for a U.S. based company working with an Industrial Design firm in Norway and an injection molding factory in Taiwan. On one of my visits to Taiwan they'd hired a new/young engineer, a tall handsome fair skinned and dark eyed and haired kid who'd chosen his English name as Dick. Those of us from the North America were like, "Oh no, not happening! You need to choose a different name."
"No, I want my name to be Dick."
The American and Canadian crew conspired and we renamed him Elvis. He was initially offended, but when we schooled him on "The Elvis" (Elvis Presley), and then another "Elvis" (Elvis Costello), he instantly warmed up to his new moniker. As far as I know, he still goes by Elvis.
Even something like Typhoon Tuning would be a much better name. It’s alliterative, it’s still somewhat Chinese inspired, and it doesn’t sound like an R. Kelly line of dildos.
LOL, this reminds me of when I was developing a custom MRP system for a U.S. based company working with an Industrial Design firm in Norway and an injection molding factory in Taiwan. On one of my visits to Taiwan they'd hired a new/young engineer, a tall handsome fair skinned and dark eyed and haired kid who'd chosen his English name as Dick. Those of us from the North America were like, "Oh no, not happening! You need to choose a different name."
"No, I want my name to be Dick."
The American and Canadian crew conspired and we renamed him Elvis. He was initially offended, but when we schooled him on "The Elvis" (Elvis Presley), and then another "Elvis" (Elvis Costello), he instantly warmed up to his new moniker. As far as I know, he still goes by Elvis.
This guy end up making connecting rods?
If so, he doesn't go by Elvis...
LOL, this reminds me of when I was developing a custom MRP system for a U.S. based company working with an Industrial Design firm in Norway and an injection molding factory in Taiwan. On one of my visits to Taiwan they'd hired a new/young engineer, a tall handsome fair skinned and dark eyed and haired kid who'd chosen his English name as Dick. Those of us from the North America were like, "Oh no, not happening! You need to choose a different name."
"No, I want my name to be Dick."
The American and Canadian crew conspired and we renamed him Elvis. He was initially offended, but when we schooled him on "The Elvis" (Elvis Presley), and then another "Elvis" (Elvis Costello), he instantly warmed up to his new moniker. As far as I know, he still goes by Elvis.
Similar story. Pan is a relatively common Asian family name. I got put on a project with one of them who chose Peter as his English name.
Sending emails to Peter Pan, like, “who the fuck does this guy think he is?”
Originally Posted by The fireball View Post
It's more than likely a start-up company trying to weasel its way into the market. I'd imagine if they really are good and start gaining popularity, the prices will rise. I've never heard of them, but I also don't go looking for a bunch of different obscure companies who make parts for our cars.
You're pretty much the guinea pig here on how well they'll hold up. To update the thread with info in the future if something, or nothing, happens. I still haven't lowered my car, so if they really are as good as you say they are, I might think about grabbing some.
To ensure that someone may want to know MaXpeedingRods brand, I'd like to give some introductions here.
Established in 2006, MaXpeedingRods is an aftermarket auto parts manufacturer that specializes in conrods, turbos, coilovers, and other accessories. We've accumulated over 4 million customers in the world during these years. As you can see, we started to cooperate with platforms like Acurazine Forum to build this brand. It has grown up in a positive direction.
There are voices on the Internet saying that we only sell cheap products, but the reason is that all our products are produced in our own factories, and sold directly bypassing distributors. That's why our products are comparatively lower than other brands.
MaXpeedingRods started its business with a set of conrods 15 years ago. In the future, we will still aim to manufacture higher quality products both for daily replacement or track use. But on the other hand, to make sure that those modification lovers with a tight budget have access to our parts, the price will still be relatively appropriate. It is our initial intention.
"Don't quote me, boy, 'cause I ain't said shit" - Eazy E
06-09-2021 | 01:15 AM
welcome and let's all get on the same page.
