Can a muffler collapse?
A muffler can become obstructed due to impact damage that causes its walls to collapse. A muffler can become clogged due to impact damage that causes its walls to collapse.
Why is my exhaust so loud at the back of my car?
In some cases, you may have a bad seal at the muffler or a loose muffler connection. Even a rear muffler replacement due to rust or wear shouldn’t break the bank. If your vehicle is complaining loudly at the rear, you likely do not have a problem with your exhaust system, but rather with the engine tuning itself.
Why does the muffler keep falling off my car?
Maybe you just drove home with half of the muffler dragging on the road. There could be a number of reasons why the muffler is falling off your car. One of the most common causes of this problem is corrosion in the exhaust pipe.
When do Snap-Crackle-Pop exhausts actually hurt?
Fenske starts explaining how these exhaust pops occur at around the three-minute mark.
What happens if you listen for exhaust noise?
You don’t want to end up on YouTube as the person chasing their running car down the street. Or worse than that, you could be badly hurt by a vehicle that suddenly starts to roll while you are on the ground listening for exhaust notes.
Why does my muffler make a louder noise than the exhaust?
Exhaust is louder than normal Loud exhaust noise is usually the result of an exhaust leak that commonly occurs in the muffler as opposed to the exhaust components located near the engine. As engine exhaust flows through the exhaust system, it is contained and eventually flows through the muffler.
Maybe you just drove home with half of the muffler dragging on the road. There could be a number of reasons why the muffler is falling off your car. One of the most common causes of this problem is corrosion in the exhaust pipe.
How do you know if your exhaust muffler is broken?
How to Know When a Muffler Is Broken. A muffler is an important component of an engine’s exhaust system. The muffler is located in the middle or back of the exhaust, and its purpose is to reduce the noise produced from the exhaust process.
What should I do if my exhaust is popping?
Remove the baffles and you increase airflow through the engine, and you have a lean condition. Once you re-jet, (assuming we’re right) and things are running right, do what he suggested and check your plugs AGAIN. You may need to change the plugs to another heat range.