How To Fix Exhaust Rattles - EricTheCarGuy

[@isisknight6968]

I'm so grateful, I could climb through my computer and kiss you! It was simple and easy... and it totally solved the uber annoying rattle. Now all I hear is "bliss". If a girl with zero automotive skill can do it people, anyone can.

[@oldpremium1493]

I'm so glad ppl don't say uber anymore

[@juli-hannah3569]

Hugh Mungus you’re Uber annoying also 😂

[@tajay655]

@@juli-hannah3569 and you’re Uber beautiful 😍

[@anandkazanka2438]

@@oldpremium1493 I’m Uber driver with the same noise in the car. Thought it was a meme about drivers 😂

[@davidpalmer4210]

That's exactly the noise and problem I've been having on my Buick! The noise has been driving me crazy!! What an easy yet effective fix! Now I don't hate my car anymore, thanks for the great tip Eric!!

[@donaldunne6612]

" now I don't hate my car anymore" you took the words out of my mouth, it's funny how how little a thing can make you feel that way😁

[@hotdog12ify]

how about my frontier 2017

[@damntexan9121]

Thanks man. New Chevy Truck, only 4mo old, started rattling after driving through a ice/snow storm here in Texas. Your video saved my night. Appreciated!

[@raulesparza7564]

I did this Yesterday after I saw your vid. Cost me $4.50..... Thanks man!!!

[@Robinhood179]

Went under car after worried it would be expensive at a shop and fixed it in literally minutes! This was awesome advice and it's a couple dollar fix. Thanks alot for all your advice Eric.

[@algiordano9214]

Thank you your the man..

[@ZMCarsandMore]

"Drives you absolutely nuts..." This is correct!

[@Kr0n3kLe]

Yup!! Lol

[@darbymate1]

Eric the car guy still helping people in 2019! Absolute legend 👍

[@robertwalsh3162]

I agree. Make that: 2020

[@paigemartin3392]

Make that: 2021

[@ashtontennis2083]

Make that 2022

[@BC-hc5dq]

Make that 2023.

[@Yahoomediaclub]

2024 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lewisaa2]

Thank you so much for this video. My exhaust rattles had been driving me crazy for months and I was unable to see anything that was loose. The technique of smacking along the pipe with the palm of my hand was the key to finding the loose heat shield above the catalytic converter. It was in a very inaccessible area and because the welds on the lower shield were still very solid I never suspected the upper shield. One hose clamp on each end of the converter did the trick. My truck is now blissfully quiet. Thanks again for taking the time to post this video.

[@anthill1852]

THANK YOU!!! I have a 2004 HONDA CRV. Took it to two mechanics... None of which could locate the rattle or even think of what the cause would be. One told me a nut or bolt was in the engine! Other one said it was normal- now I can do it myself! I cant say how much I appreciate you sharing this!!! Time to get dirty and sweat of 100 lbs in the Florida humidity today!!!

[@호주박-x8p]

Hi there i think that i have similar things it sounds like metalic vibrating from engine i guess especially on D mode. but since i put on gas pedal it's gone. did you fix in the end?

[@ethancole6795]

This man fueled my love for working on cars in highschool, and he's still helping me today. Thank you Eric🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@robertwalsh3162]

I really, really appreciate how Eric educates us all with such useful guidance and techniques - for free.

[@killerswitch29]

You just saved me from having to spend $90 bucks at some mufller repair shop, i tried your guide and it fixed my problem, thanks in advanced dude.

[@marccasadei6943]

This just popped up in my recommend videos. What luck!! Been ignoring that dang rattling in my Subaru for 7 years now. Took more time to jack up the car than it did to find the lose shield and clamp it. Thank You so much for posting this super easy fix to a super annoying problem.

[@Drumsnkeyz]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN. I THOUGHT A PIECE OF A SPARK PLUG BROKE OFF AND FOUND ITS WAY TO MY EXHAUST. AWESOME AND EASY. YOU JUST HELPED ME OUT A GREAT DEAL. THANKS FOR PUTTING THSIS VIDEO UP!!!

[@dieselscience]

Eric - You are *ON THE MONEY* about brush fires. One my friend owned (one car destroyed) and another at my bank, backed into the parking space with the pipe- not even the cat- in direct contact with the pine needles in the pretty shrubbery landscaping (one destroyed and two severely damaged.)

[@bneyens]

Dude, PERFECT timing. I was just about to drag my car back to shop because my exhaust rattles at a certain RPM. I will have to get dirty to check it out, and then stay dirty afterwards :)

[@ramonsoto8810]

I wanted to say thank you for posting this video! It solved my problem so fast. I was done in a half hour this morning! Thumbs up for Eric the car guy. Please keep making more videos of these important car facts.

[@planb6962]

Way to go Eric the car guy, I just fixed my truck! Even used your double up the hose clamp trick. Today, your a hero again!

[@MikeV1ck]

So I went to the Ford repair center and the only problem they found with my car was that there was a rattle caused by a exhaust bracket. I'm sure they would charge $100 plus to fix this so I thought I would fix it myself. I have literally been waiting for an ETCG vid about rattling exhaust systems and after seeing this I now have the confidence to do it myself. Christmas came early! Thanks Eric the car guy!

[@jamiskater]

Just used this advice to fix exhaust rattles on my car :) Those noises were driving me mad... Thanks a lot Eric! I tried a lot of ways to shut it up (even welding the holder together with the exhaust) but it always didn't last long... But this solution is perfectly tight and it took me less time to apply it than getting my car lifted up :) You're my hero Eric! This video saved me a lot of nerves :)) (..sorry for my english..)

[@JamesAutoDude]

thank you Eric!! I was told my converter is bad but when I press up on the exhaust pipe (that comes out the back end of the car) it'll stop rattling which tells me it's not the converter! so I'll give this a shot. thank you again! I didn't think of going underneath and banging around either lol. (of course when it's cool)

[@dustyphillips3166]

Thank you so much for this vid Eric. I've listened to my Dad's truck make the rattling pie pan noise at idle and coming to a stop for almost 2 years now. Thanks to your vid I was able to convince him to let me crawl under his baby with some hose clamps and fix it in 5 minutes. It's a small thing, but it always drove me nuts seeing him pull up to my garage in his polished baby and hearing that stupid rattle. He'll let me wrench on every other machine he has, but not his truck. Finally it's as quiet as that gleaming cream puff should be. Now if I could just get him to risk scratching the bed liner by hauling a pillow or really any thing in it.

[@TheChaoticStatic]

Just utilized this approach for two loose shields on a 2000 Nissan Frontier and it worked perfectly. Glad to have a nice quiet idle again. Thanks for this and all your videos, you've definitely saved me a good bit of cash over the years!

[@4460cows]

Just picked a 94 Honda Accord with a rattle such as you have shown in this video. Thanks to you now I will locate and hopefully resolve that noise issue such as you have shown.

[@Jeff-gs7uh]

This is exactly what is going on with my truck and is exactly what I was hoping I could do to fix it! Thank you!!

[@nancyouellette6425]

Man Eric, You're so helpful to this independent capable woman as I am; heat shield rattle sounded like cheap gas, wasn't the case since I use high test. From the old school, first car 65 Chevy II built to blast (last), 3 on the column! Thanks

[@MorganChabalaJr]

Thanks Eric for this easy step by step guide to diagnosing an exhaust problem. My car has the same problem. I will have it fixed tomorrow morning. Thanks this truly helped. You are the best!!! Continue making these videos. 👊 👍

[@jesusmojarro3370]

This car guy save me from my problem the first thing that he said about the rattle i was like omg he understands me with out even asking him thanks bro. Life saver..

[@lamarkx2259]

I’ve been having this problem with my 5th Generation Camaro use to do it at idling point. The dealership used clamps it worked. 2 months later the problem is back but when I’m gradually accelerating between 35 to 55mph

[@TheGabe92]

DOUBLE HOSECLAMP holy shit why haven't I though of this?

[@stephenbrown7550]

I saw the miata in your profile and I no longer feel alone now lmao

[@alexgomez-rc5nt]

Lol I'm an idiot why didn't I think of this also

[@seinfan9]

I really hope this is all I need to do. Stupid rattling.

[@pod9363]

stoopid raddul >:C

[@justtj5076]

goophie waddul >:h

[@90nadz]

Thank you Eric. I'll try this out. Just started this rattling noise yesterday and I'm already annoyed with it. Will try this fix very soon. Thanks again

[@newtekie1]

Hooking hose clamps together to make bigger hose clamps! F'in genius! How did I never think of doing this! Thanks Eric, you sir are awesome!

[@trevosride]

I don’t know how many times you help me to figure where and how resolve issues, thanks again

[@skymaine716]

Wow Thanks Eric. I had been hearing that same noise in my 2003 Navigator. I took it to the dealer and they said it was metal in the Catalytic Converter and they could fix it for $200. However I am a smart women and that didn't make since to me. I brought the car home and I left the car running and crawled all the way around the car trying to find out where that crazy noise was coming from. I finally heard it louder at the exhaust where it connects to something, but I could not see anything loose. Now I know!!! You just saved me $200. I will just buy the clamp or clamps and have my handyman guy put it on. Thank YOU.

[@Explosiveglue5tick]

Lee Didway Id rip you off too if i was a mechanic

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

+The Demize Cause you're a scumbag? Pretty sure you'd rip off anyone in whatever profession you do, but that is difficult when working at McDicks. maybe you try to pocket the pickles you're supposed to put on the burgers

[@waiuphigh]

Every video you put out answers the questions I have.. It's like you're reading my mind. Especially this video, my 89 Camry wagon always makes this noise and I knew it was from the exhaust but didn't know how to fix it. I'll try it and get back to you with the results. Thanks a lot!

[@DTDSasquatch]

Nice video! Any tips for those aluminum heat shields that are fastened to the underbody? The fasteners are always rusted too much to reattach.

[@KoenigsTiger957]

Hey Eric! Very good timing! My 98 Civic just developed the rattle again. The previous owner put a hose clamp on it. I added a second two days ago. I'll be getting dirty tomorrow. Probably a third hose clamp, or a take them all off and re-asses... Thank you! P.S. Great combining of hose clamps trick. I know it works well with zip ties, but this is better!!!

[@darrellroireau4061]

Yes I have a honda with this infamous rsttle on the heat shield!!! Lol. Great idea for a fix because when I try tightening the shield bolts it never works! Thx!

[@szaki]

Seeing the clearance, must've been some gasket or filler was under the shield clamp, that fell out or wear away. Your solution is a good quick fix.

[@carinday]

Did anyone tell you this before? if not "YOU'RE THE MAN!!!" been having this trouble for over a year.

[@dosman01302]

I'm Eric the car guy... and this.... is my job! You are great man!

[@meatmanphilly]

I have 2007 Honda Accord I just bought used. Was making a god awful rattling sound. Turns out part of the heat shield was just sitting freely on top of cat. Tied her down and so quiet. Thank you.

[@mirrysaint]

Ohhh men. You’re amazing mate. Now I know what that sounds is. I’ve been driving my car around with this sounds. Can’t wait to fix mine.

[@natalie3403]

Thank you, my Xterra 2nd Gen is rattling, the sound underneath is shaky from a pipe but my mechanic swears I got to have the whole thing replaced.

[@alantis5955]

Great video dude! short and simple but uh, whats the tool you used to tighten the hose clamp??

[@fortify1123]

He called out Honda's, which is exactly what I have. Someone wanted to charge me $300 to fix the rattling under my Civic. I'm so glad I didn't fall for it once I saw this video.

[@pottymouthedplanter]

lol Honda here and yep saved the same amount lol

[@joshbrumbalow297]

I have a 03 GMC Sierra 1500 that has started making exhaust rattle noise. Found the culprit being the pipe is moving inside the upper flange connected at the header. The 2 nuts on the flange look to be tight but I know looks can be deceiving. Im trying to find time to check the torque on the nuts to see if that fixes the issue but if I find out they are tight then my question would be what would cause the pipe to move hitting the inside of the flange creating the noise and the fix for it? Thanks for all your help Eric!

[@delawareindian]

Eric your the man. You keep it simple and easy for a dummy like me to understand. Keep up the great work.

[@surelywoo]

Great video! Just what I needed to fix the rattle in my Honda. Thank you Mr. Car-guy.

[@intestinalworm1202]

Geez, your pretty good Eric! That hose clamp one - why didn't I ever think of that!

[@Jugg215]

Just bought an 02 rsx for real cheap from a dude that thought the engine and suspension was messed up. Found and fixed the problem in a couple minutes.

[@MissAmazanda]

I have a 1999 Saturn sc2 with 40k original miles on it and the car looks and runs like new but then it has this crazy exhaust rattle that makes the car sound like it's an old junker , it drives me crazy , now I know what it is , thanks!

[@melbatoast1985]

0:15 For the Ladies

[@alltheabove9960]

I actually went back just for this lmao

[@Veehouse720]

Lol no shit that's a generous display of skills!

[@Trixtayt]

ALLTHEABOVE same here hahaah im like what is he talking about then I saw and said ooooohh ok hahaha.

[@lolah3947]

ew lmfaooo

[@lartiste.237]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂skillful

[@RunAboveIt]

0:05 I cant remember the last time I heard the word prone. Had to look it up and see the other definitions... always thought of prone as "she is prone to trip down the stairs".... seriously wasnt aware of the other definition of prone meaning laying down or flat. Learning stuff that isn't even car related. Thanks, eric lol.

[@DrewJMcGee]

Annoying rattle sound: solved! Thanks, Eric. Now to determine if the secondary timing chain on my '05 Xterra really needs to be replaced for $$$$

[@bobholst874]

Another slick way is to use safety wire and wire twist tool. The wire I use is stainless. I guide it up and around, clip the ends where I put them in the jaws, lick it and pull the twist knob. Many folks probably are unfamilliar with safety wire, look it up here on Y/T.

[@bournejerz3938]

Thanks for this tip, severe metal to metal rattle on exhaust pipe on 2005 Honda Element. it will be solved now. Awesome!

[@DJDevon3]

I also hear those clamps often referred to as worm clamps. Good job on the rattle though even you have to admit it wasn't really the proper fix. It'll do.

[@sneekydangerous]

Finally sweet relief! Thanks dude, you have no idea how long my car's been doing that for. Easy fix

[@studmuffin1979]

Wonderful! I think this is that annoying problem with my F150 metallic rattle when I start it up. Grateful for this insight!

[@judysmith8840]

Thanks Eric!!! Our Outback has this problem & you just helped us fix it - YOU the man!!!

[@carlosquintana6930]

I’ve been having the same kind of problem on my 2009 Toyota Corolla, and I am going to be checking my muffler system because I’m getting tired of that noise. Thank you for your video.

[@Wes61]

Good Idea about attaching multiple hose clamps to each other, I never thought about it. Always ended up running to the auto parts store for a bigger one.

[@ryansnyder4330]

Eric the car guy you may have just saved my sanity thank you

[@MrSwish702]

very helpful my 01 Pontiac is mumbling and rattling underneath.. so I hope watching this video clip could solve the issue.. thanks Eric

[@davies86]

EricTheCarGuy thanks for the video, it helped me out with my F150, that noise was Pissing me off.. bought hose clamps at Autozone for 2 bucks, simple easy fix

[@chrisfrantz-dale704]

Helpful tip. If heat shields determinate completely would you ever switch to a fiberglass wrap?

[@MWalsh-oo1ge]

You are the best!!!! So grateful for this information. Thank you sooo much. 😊From a mom from Long Island, New York.

[@drjfs]

Thank you! Worked like a charm on my VW Jetta. Also, thanks for suggesting stringing the clamps to each other to extend the length. Rattle, gone!

[@Michiganborn1969]

Rmember not long ago you asked us via FB "What was our least favorate car?". That '01 Escort ZX-2 had the entire exhaust manifold held in by a single large hose clamp.

[@hvactecster79]

Great video Eric. Just started having this issue with my service van and had thought this is what it was. Will now get under there and quickly resolve the issue. Thanks and take care.

[@traviskopet349]

this might be the rattling noise i have been hearing with acceleration on my dodge ram 1500. The noise has been driving me nuts. Will check for an exhaust rattle today when I get home. Thanks for the video!

[@Abbyj19]

You’re a legend! Thank you!!!!! My Mazda rattles when it’s idling and I put it in neutral to lessen the noise a bit but it only works sometimes 😭

[@matamatem]

u should have included a shot showing the noise occurring due to this problem, now i cant relate if i have the same problem or not, btw your videos are awesome keep it up

[@VancouverCanucksRock]

+omar matar I too, was hoping to hear the rattle for compairison

[@WideWorldofTrains]

Awesome....gonna do this to my 2010 Mercury Mariner

[@WideWorldofTrains]

I subscribed also

[@chasestratus9646]

Thanks kinda relieved because i been having the same issue with my vehicle. Its been coming from back but didnt know what to do or what to look for when i was listening. Thanks for video

[@thrishanthshetty3121]

Hi Eric..firstly a wonderfull approach of your's in the video...thanks. My car makes a whinning sound starting at 1700 rpm and goes off at 2300 rpm, only during this rpm band. Checked the wheel Bearing , water pump, fan belt bearing, tensioner bearing. Still not going...what you say.

[@chrishuys2671]

I subscribed 5 seconds into the video "lug lug lug 🤙🏼" in slow-mo, that was comedy! 🤣🤣

[@nickreiling9519]

Thank you so much for the tips! I was thinking of going to a muffler shop and spending hundreds of dollars!

[@chassa7266]

And its cheap too he said...Mechanic To ladies: $967 thanks. To men : Just give us a six pack buddy

[@siemenstraffic]

Rattle rattle thunder clatter boom boom boom! Call Eric The Car the man!

[@N6Tribelive]

Thank you!!! This just saved my whole day and bank account!! Gratefully appreciated!

[@daveb2268]

I did this to my 98 Z71 it was driving me bonkers! Still working after about 6 months haven't had to re tighten it, but i did check it.

[@luisbetances1993]

Yea i have a nissan sentra 1.8s though the sound was a bad catalytic converter but it was what he showed in this video very helpful thanks 👌🏼 no noise now added two clamps now theres no noise when accelerating 🤗

[@mattwhalen9553]

my chevy blazer started doing this , thankful my radio is louder!! p.s you forgot old school method. Wire hanger !! Hard to find but great on mufflers..

[@ItsVrxy]

awesome advice. I was looking for something to stop exhaust rattle on an 04 g35, thank you for this simple solution!

[@Triple88a]

little tip. go to ace hardware and get those long long hose clamps. they are actually cheaper than the car hose clamps yet like 18" long so one size fits all (cut)

[@paulotheman8734]

this video is still relevant, thanks man.

[@davidtucciarone680]

Hey, you probably don't read this but I did this on mine and it works!! Thanks man!

[@ericthecarguy]

Glad I was able to help. Thanks for the comment.

[@boodoorn]

you can use hose clamps for so much more than just hoses. I've used them on tractor exhausts to hold the mufflers on and to hold spark plug boots on.

[@aryanjoshi12torc36]

Really useful those who's facing this issue.....keep it up

[@thersten]

prone position is my favorite. thanks Eric. great video!

[@Yahoomediaclub]

Hay Buddy, I recon you have saved me from going totally nuts..👍👍👍👍I thought my springs had went , then shocks, but you nailed it in one...It’s the F---g Exhaust!!!!!!

[@cscooper2000]

I'm having this issue on my Subaru Forester. Coming from a "computer guy" background, with very little "car guy" experience behind me: Could I put some kind of silicone or thermal paste into the air gap between the pipe and the shield? Is the point of the heat shields to transfer the heat to the shields? Or maybe not so they don't cause grass fires? Just wondering why, even when you tie it down with the clamp, why is there so much air between the exhaust pipe and the shield?

[@johnnyadame6505]

Awesome! That did the trick. Thank you for the advise. No more rattling from my H3T.

[@eboogie160486]

I just did this fix to my 2000 Subaru Forester L and it worked perfectly! Thanks so much for posting this vid!

[@briandd27]

Thanks so much for this video Eric. My 96 Chevy S10 does the rattling noise when I slow down or drive in low rpm or when I'm sitting idle. It makes a "snorting" type sound. I will be sure to see if this is an exhaust issue.

[@TinAirJordan]

2020 and this is still relevant!! Thank you, seem like my Lexus is having this same issue *fingers crossed*

[@SpaceWolfPainter]

INCREDIBLE. I did this very fix to a heatshield on my 2000 eclipse about 6 years ago. Came up with the idea by myself. Great minds think alike I guess.