I checked the catalytic converter and it's OK. The engine is knocking and making a sound at the tail pipe. Spark plug wires look loose. The car wasn't driven for a while. It's showing very poor gas ...

The 1.3L engine in a 2023 Nissan Rogue. The NHTSA opened an investigation into engine failures in December 2023 after receiving questionnaires from owners alleging engine knocking noises and/or metal ...

From suddenly louder-than-usual exhausts to rattling and grinding, cars can make a lot of noises that can indicate problems. A recent study from the RAC showed that almost a quarter of drivers are ...

I have discovered an engine knocking noise and severe diesel blow-by problem in my 2015 Nissan X-Trail 1.6-litre diesel. Do we spend $10,000 for a second-hand engine and have that fitted? The car has ...

This sounds like a classic case of a hydraulic lifter (also called a lash adjuster) that is dying a slow death. These components rely on engine oil pressure to maintain the correct clearance between ...

Q: My 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen – with a five-speed manual transmission – makes a weird tapping noise. The noise has been there forever, yet the car runs great. I have had the engine looked at.

You're tooling along on your way home from a cruise night or a car show when you pull up to a stop sign. As the engine drops down to an idle, you hear astrange sound from under the hood. It's not a ...

Hello Paul, my car makes irritating noises that I suspect are coming from within the engine. Every time I drive, it sounds and feels as if something is shaking, especially under the bonnet. I am ...

From suddenly louder-than-usual exhausts to rattling and grinding, cars can make a lot of noises that can indicate problems. A recent study from the RAC showed that almost a quarter of drivers are ...