Why does it sound like my exhaust is sputtering?
A leak in the exhaust manifold can cause the engine to sputter because gases are leaking. A worn seal or gasket in the exhaust system can cause leaks and damaged the exhaust manifold. A failing catalytic converter can cause sputtering as well as the smell of rotten eggs.
Where does the exhaust noise come from in a car?
Check out the following symptoms along with some of the more commonly seen causes. There is a loud exhaust noise which may be coming from either the front or rear of the vehicle. Determine whether the noise is coming from the front or rear of the exhaust system. Do this by parking the vehicle securely on level ground, with parking brake applied.
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.
Is there dragging sound but nothing is on the ground?
Well, on my way to school I started hearing this dragging sound, looked under my car fast and there was nothing dragging on the ground, and i didnt see anything quickly that was hitting anything, when i slowed down, the sound slowed down, sped up, it sped up, when i stopped the sound stopped… anyone have any ideas?
Is there a dragging sound under my car?
You know that happened to me last year. Heard something draggin’ underneith my car but when I went to look at it, there was nothin’ there. The sound just went away too. Its been a year and I’ve never heard it again…
Is it normal for a car exhaust to make a noise?
Any time your car or truck starts to make a sound you aren’t used to, you’re going to notice. The amount of time we spend keeping car seats warm in this country means no change in what our vehicles sound like or act like is going to go unnoticed. A new sound coming from your exhaust system should never be ignored.
Well, on my way to school I started hearing this dragging sound, looked under my car fast and there was nothing dragging on the ground, and i didnt see anything quickly that was hitting anything, when i slowed down, the sound slowed down, sped up, it sped up, when i stopped the sound stopped… anyone have any ideas?
You know that happened to me last year. Heard something draggin’ underneith my car but when I went to look at it, there was nothin’ there. The sound just went away too. Its been a year and I’ve never heard it again…
What’s the best way to get rid of exhaust noise?
Do this by parking the vehicle securely on level ground, with parking brake applied. Lay down on the ground next to the vehicle. Do NOT stick your head underneath a running car or truck!