Do mufflers have a weep hole?
A–If you don’t drive your car long enough to warm up and dry out the exhaust system, condensation accumulates and puddles in the lowest point–usually the muffler. Some mufflers come from the factory with a weep hole to let the moisture drain.
Why is water dripping from my muffler?
What about that water dripping out of the tailpipe? If you see liquid dripping out of the tailpipe, don’t panic. It normal and harmless condensation of water vapor This is caused by the exhaust system getting really hot, then cooling down, which causes moisture to collect, or condense, in the muffler and pipes.
What happens if your muffler has a hole in it?
What happens if your muffler has a hole? Carbon monoxide poisoning – Driving with a hole in your muffler can route exhaust fumes containing carbon monoxide back into your car’s interior. Even at low levels, carbon monoxide can cause serious health issues for both adults and children.
Can I drill a hole in my exhaust?
Quick answer – Yes. Drilling holes in your exhaust will definitely make your car louder. By doing so, you allow some sound waves to escape before they are silenced by the muffler. It’s important to drill holes at the right location to prevent damage to the car.
Will a hole in the muffler cause bad gas mileage?
If your car’s exhaust has a leak, this will have an impact on the pressure in the exhaust system, reducing fuel economy and leading to higher emissions. If a leak develops in the exhaust close to the engine, this can have a big impact on fuel economy, and could lead to fuel wastage.
How do I remove water from my muffler?
The only way to remove water from the tailpipe is to heat up the exhaust system so that the water evaporates. To do this, you need the car to run at high speed for 40 minutes or more at least once a month.
Can you still drive with hole in 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.
How can you tell if you have a hole in your exhaust?
Top Signs of an Exhaust Leak
- Loud Engine Rumbling. One of the most common signs of an exhaust leak is if the engine begins to sound much louder than normal.
- Gas Pedal Vibrations. Another symptom of an exhaust leak is if you can feel the gas pedal vibrating, even slightly.
- Decreased Fuel Efficiency.
- Check Engine Light.
Is there really such a thing as a muffler ” weep hole “?
Is there really such a thing as a muffler “weep hole”? Dear Tom and Ray: A friend of mine has a ’96 Jeep Cherokee two-wheel drive that he took to the dealer recently because of an ever-so-slight exhaust noise coming from beneath the vehicle. The service department told him that the noise was coming from the muffler’s “weep hole.”
Is there such a thing as a weep hole?
RAY: They’re usually inaudible, but sometimes you can hear them if you have a highly developed ear for exhaust noises. It’s also possible that the guy with the awl who banged the hole in your friend’s Jeep might have been hitting them a little too hard with the hammer that day.
What happens if you have a hole in your muffler?
Also keep in mind that small holes in the muffler can leak carbon monoxide, which could then find it’s way into your car’s interior and poison you and your passengers. So, you know…buy a muffler sooner rather than later.