Q: My muffler/exhaust sounds loud

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Hello, thank you for writing in. With the check engine light and other warning lights on, the best thing to do is take the vehicle back to the dealership and speak with them. If dealing with the dealership is not...

Hi there. The starter is located on the back of the engine on the driver side attached just in front of the transmission bell housing. You may have to remove the exhaust manifold to get to the starter. If you...

The front wheel bearings would need to be replaced with the front hub assembly unless you have the very specialized puller and press tools to remove and install the bearings. It is recommended to replace hub and bearing as an...

Hi there. It's possible that you have a driveshaft problem, issue with the steering box or suspension components. Due to the fact that multiple components are possibly the source of this noise, the best inspection to complete is have a...

There are a number of things this could relate to however depending on specifically where the noise is coming from may indicate different issues. Typically, a hissing sound coming from the exhaust (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/noise-from-engine-or-exhaust-inspection) may indicate a potential coolant leak, resulting...

You'd better just wait until it cools off so that you can look in the radiator. Filling the reservoir will not help in an overheating situation. It may take an hour or two for the engine to cool off enough,...