When you hear a loud ticking sound from your engine, you might have a cracked manifold. It sounds like a lawnmower, it smells like raw gas, and it makes driving miserable. I have been there plenty of times. Most mechanics…
Each time you hear that loud ticking sound near your engine, your heart probably sinks. I know that feeling well, and it usually means your exhaust system has a leak. Dealing with a busted manifold is a headache, but you…
Whether you hear a loud roar under your hood or notice a bad smell in your cabin, your exhaust system is trying to tell you something. It is easy to confuse the parts involved, but knowing the difference keeps you…
Some folks think working on an engine is a dark art reserved for pros, but it is just nuts, bolts, and patience. I learned this when my car started making a loud ticking noise that would not quit. I had…
The first time I heard a ticking sound under my hood, I thought my engine was going to blow. It was just a cracked exhaust manifold. Most folks ignore these parts until they start smelling fumes inside the cabin. I…
Someone who buys a used SUV often worries about the odometer. You see high numbers and fear the worst. I have seen plenty of Pilots hit massive milestones with basic care. It takes a little patience and a set of…
Someone once told me that keeping engine bay heat down was just for race cars, but I found out the truth the hard way. After melting a few rubber lines near my headers, I realized I needed a better plan.…
Sometimes you pop the hood and see a rusty, ugly mess sitting right on top of your engine. It looks terrible, and the rust makes you worry about potential leaks or cracks. Many people think they need to buy a…
Actually, you might think a crack in your exhaust means a trip to the local shop and a massive bill. Most people assume cast iron is impossible to save once it splits. That is not true. I have fixed these…
So you found a nasty crack in your car’s exhaust system, and now you want to know if you can fix it with some stuff from the shelf. I have been there, staring at a smoking engine, wondering if a…