There are few things more frustrating than trying to mow the grass with a backfiring lawn mower. It always seems to happen just as you're settling into a rhythm. The noise is annoying — or even ...

If you've ever heard what sounds like a single firecracker exploding somewhere out in traffic, it was likely a backfire. These sounds used to be much more common, but thanks to modern engine ...

On older vehicles and smaller engines, the carburetor controls the mixture of fuel and air that reaches the engine. Here's how to keep it clean.