Why is my car exhaust so loud?
If there is a hole in your muffler, it will make a high-pitched whistling noise. This is a very serious problem, because a hole in your muffler means exhaust fumes could seep into your vehicle. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, a gas that can make you feel sick.
Is it safe to drive with a noisy exhaust?
While you can technically drive with a broken exhaust, it’s neither safe nor legal and poses a number of issues when you’re out on the road. Whether your exhaust is simply cracked, is partially hanging off or has fallen off completely, it’s an important part of your vehicle which needs your immediate attention.
Are there any convertibles that reduce wind noise?
According to the engineer responsible for the 2008 Chrysler Sebring, its windblocker reduces wind noise by approximately 11 to 12 dB. Several convertibles are available with a heating duct to the neck area of the seat, which is often called an “Air Scarf”.
Why are Porsche 911s never a collectible car?
The cost of maintenance and repair will always exceed any resulting increase in value, because you will always be competing in a resale market flush with maintenance-deferred fright-pigs with noisy wheel bearings and metal shavings in the oil pans.
What’s the difference between a convertible and a cabriolet?
Consistency is rare about the current use of cabriolet in preference to convertible. The term cabriolet originated from “a light, two-wheeled, one-horse carriage with a folding top, capable of seating two persons”, however the term is also used to describe other convertibles these days.
Why was the popularity of convertible cars reduced?
During the 1970s, the popularity of convertibles was severely reduced by the increased travel speeds on roads (resulting in more wind and noise for occupants) and proposed vehicle crash safety standards in the United States.