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 ...

A man holds the handle of a lawnmower with smoke coming out of it. - Tramper2/Getty Images There are few things more frustrating than trying to mow the grass with a backfiring lawn mower. It always ...