CARS.COM — Most exhaust problems can be diagnosed by paying attention to unfamiliar sounds or taking a look underneath the car. One of the most common exhaust problems is a rattling sound. When ...

If it isn't part of your exhaust system rattling off, there's a good chance that some heat shield hardware has rusted through. Suggested By: Clock84. 9.) Exhaust Leak.

Even if you don’t hear a loud rumble from the exhaust, a rattle from your muffler or metal parts dragging on the pavement, that doesn’t mean rust, ... Rust can damage heat shields ...

A metallic noise from underneath the car is often a heat shield rattling against another component and this will can vary according to the load the engine is under at the time. Another common source ...

Q: I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu with 72,000 miles. Last week I heard a rattle on the driver’s side, the same side where the exhaust pipe is located. The ...

There's an annoying rattle from rear underside of my 2006 S-Type(52,000 miles) on bumpy roads. Local Jag specialist thought it was rear suspension bushes which cost £190 to replace and was ineffective ...

The rattle occurs at just above idle speed, both accelerating and decelerating (about 800-900 rpm), then again at about 1900-2000 rpm. It sounds like a loose exhaust heat shield resonating with ...

Q: I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu with 72,000 miles. Last week I heard a rattle on the driver's side, the same side where the exhaust pipe is located. The rattle doesn't happen above 5 to 10 miles per ...

Q: My car has begun making a metallic buzzing noise from the underside when I drive at certain speeds. It runs fine and is perfectly quiet at other times. What could cause this? A: It sounds like ...

Dear Tom and Ray: One of the exhaust heat shields fell off my Honda Civic Hatchback (2001) awhile ago. The dealer told me not to bother putting it back on or replacing it, because I don't need it ...

Q: I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu with 72,000 miles. Last week I heard a rattle on the driver’s side, the same side where the exhaust pipe is located. The rattle doesn’t happen above 5 to 1… ...

My four-cylinder 2011 Toyota Venza with 90,000 kilometres makes a rattling noise from the engine area first thing ... Your vehicle has heat shields that cover the exhaust manifold and front ...