Q: I have a 2000 budget

asked by on February 09, 2017

When I start the vehicle it starts up right away. However, the engine shakes incredibly. My car makes an odd noise, the exhaust pipe shakes and acts as if its clogged, It only shakes while I drive it. The exhaust pipe sounds clogged. Smells like fire also. When I accelerate it doesn't really accelerate.

My car has 125670 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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