When do you Know Your muffler needs to be replaced?
Regardless of the precise cause, broken mufflers typically exhibit a few common symptoms that will alert the vehicle’s owner that a problem exists and needs to be repaired or replaced by an ASE certified technician. Noted below are a few of the warning signs of a broken, bad, or failing muffler that should be replaced.
How often should a car’s exhaust system be replaced?
In many older cars, the muffler can be replaced up to three times before the entire exhaust system needs to be replaced. One thing that you should never smell while driving or waiting at a red light is your car’s exhaust fumes. Smelling your car’s exhaust fumes means that there is a hole in the muffler or a leak in the exhaust system.
What are the symptoms of a broken muffler?
Excessive use or custom fabrication that is not recommended by the manufacturer. Regardless of the precise cause, broken mufflers typically exhibit a few common symptoms that will alert the vehicle’s owner that a problem exists and needs to be repaired or replaced by an ASE certified technician.
What happens if you have a hole in your muffler?
Inside the muffler is a series of chambers that helps to reduce the vibrations coming through the exhaust which is commonly associated with sound. When the muffler is damaged or has a hole in it, this causes the pre-muffled exhaust to leak, increasing the sound that comes out of the exhaust system.
How much does it cost to replace a muffler in a car?
While the muffler can sometimes be fixed by patching the holes causing the problem, it has to be completely replaced when the damage is too severe. For most cars, muffler replacement cost is typically in the range of $42 for a minor repair to $646, while there’s some variation here and there due to muffler prices and labor costs.
What happens if you have a broken muffler?
A loud muffler and a dragging tailpipe may be classic comedy gold, but a damaged exhaust system is no joke. Broken or leaky exhaust parts can compromise your vehicle’s engine performance, increase emissions, and even let toxic gasses into your cabin, undetected. Midas services all parts of your vehicle’s exhaust system:
What should I use to repair my muffler?
Make sure that the ignition keys have been removed and that the car is in park mode. It’s also a good idea to have safety personnel on-site while you do the repair. The tools required in repairing or replacing a muffler include a pry bar, hacksaw and deep wall sockets in the appropriate sizes.
How many miles does a car muffler last?
Muffler warranty is beyond the normal 36mo/36k miles. Last I knew it was 50k miles on all vehicles. Most cars these days use Stainless steel. And the mufflers/exhaust systems last a lot longer. Prior to 1997 we were lucky to get 100k miles out of muffler. Now I’m not replacing my muffler for at least 200k miles.