Posts Tagged: exhaust leak
The 4 most common exhaust leak symptoms
You can usually hear and smell an exhaust leak An exhaust leak can occur near the exhaust manifold, at the flex pipe, any connection to the catalytic converter, exhaust pipe, muffler or tail pipe. An exhaust leak is dangerous and must be fixed right away. Here are the most common exhaust leak symptoms: You hear loud rumbling engine noise An exhaust leak creates a rumbling sound and is most pronounced when you accelerate. In some cases the leak can sound like hissing or popping. A gasoline or a burning smell … Read More
Find an exhaust leak
Use a shop vac and a spray bottle to find an exhaust leak. The easiest way to find an exhaust leak is to pressurize the exhaust system using an ordinary shop vacuum and a spray bottle filled with water and dishwashing detergent. What You’ll Need Shop vacuum or wet/dry vac with a hose Duct tape or aluminum tape. Soapy water solution in a spray bottle Flashlight Preparing the Vehicle Before starting, ensure the engine is cool if it has been running recently. You’ll also want to give the entire exhaust … Read More