John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader needing work done on a nearly 20-year-old car. The Car Doctor answers a question from a reader needing work done on a nearly ...

Dear Tom, I own a ’99 Ford Taurus. It’s so loud that it sounds like a truck. Do I need a new muffler? If I have to fix it, can I repair it myself? What happens if I don’t fix it immediately? Joe from ...

The muffler is a critical part of your car’s exhaust system that reduces engine noise and helps route exhaust gas out of the vehicle. A typical internal combustion engine produces power through ...

You might be familiar with that clanging, scraping sound when your car goes over a bump or reaches the bottom of the hill. Or maybe you're one of the lucky (unlucky?) ones to see those sparks when the ...

We get it: You want your car to turn heads. But to do that, it's not enough to make your car look good. You want it to sound good too. That sound all comes down to your car's exhaust system — at least ...

Most drivers know the feeling: that sinking sensation when your car starts making an unfamiliar noise or the brake pedal ...

Endurance Warranty, Omega Auto Care and American Dream Auto Protect Leaks, loud sounds and a check engine light are all signs your exhaust system is struggling. Your exhaust can be very costly to ...

When you’ve driven your car for a long time, you probably know what it usually sounds like and can recognize something odd. Rattling sounds coming when you go on unpaved roads, accelerate, or even ...

Removing a muffler is one of the first things many car enthusiasts do when they get a new ride. Taking a muffler off a vehicle can improve its performance by slightly increasing its horsepower by ...