Pre-ignition is caused by the spontaneous combustion of the mixture before the end of the compression stroke, and is due to

A Cylinder walls being too hot
B Overheated spark plug points
C Red hot carbon deposits on cylinder walls
D Any one of these

Correct Answer: Any one of these

Pre-ignition is caused by the spontaneous combustion of the mixture before the end of the compression stroke, and is due to
- Cylinder walls being too hot
- Overheated spark plug points
- Red hot carbon deposits on cylinder walls
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