If your engine is way too loud, Crossroads Automotive advises that you may have a hole in your muffler. It’s important to replace the muffler as soon as possible to avoid a moving violation. Another thing that will make your engine louder than normal is a leaking exhaust manifold gasket. In this case, you will hear loud hissing or tapping noises coming from the engine. This is just one sign that your exhaust system needs to be serviced. Here are other signs of exhaust system problems.
Engine Power Loss
If your engine is losing power and you are having problems getting your vehicle to accelerate, it’s possible that the exhaust system is clogged and you have excess exhaust in the combustion chamber. Engine performance issues can also be caused by a leaking exhaust system that is filling the engine with gases. If you have failed to maintain your vehicle’s exhaust system, it can get clogged or start to leak.
Reduced Fuel Economy
Unfortunately, the engine power loss will also reduce your fuel economy. The reason why is that the engine is not running efficiently, and, as a consequence, it is burning through more fuel. With gas prices what they are today, you need to get as many miles per gallon as you can. We can inspect your exhaust system to repair it and restore your vehicle’s normal fuel economy.
Burning Odors
If you smell burning odors coming from the engine, it’s possible that you have a leaking exhaust manifold. When this happens, scorching exhaust blows out from the manifold gasket and melts neighboring engine parts. Unfortunately, the burning odors you will detect will be burning plastic or burning rubber. It’s important to have the manifold gasket replaced right away.
Tailpipe Damage
You may also see that your vehicle is having exhaust system problems if the tailpipe is damaged. One thing that can happen is you can hit the tailpipe on the ground below and cause it to hang too low. The tailpipe can also get dented by road debris or end up with tiny holes in it. All of these things require a new tailpipe for your automobile.
Gasoline Odors
Finally, if you smell gasoline or diesel fuel odors inside your automobile, stop driving it immediately. You are inhaling carbon monoxide and this can poison you. A clogged or leaking exhaust system can release the exhaust odors into the passenger cabin.
Crossroads Automotive is the best auto service shop in Topeka, KS, so reach out to us today if you are having exhaust problems with your automobile.