The most common problem a vehicle exhaust system faces is getting clogged by carbon and sulfur deposits or springing a leak. Accurate Auto can repair your automobile’s exhaust system when it needs it. We are going to list the signs of a faulty exhaust system below so you know what to look for.
Burning Engine Odors
For example, if you detect burning odors coming from the engine that smell like rubber or plastic, you have a leaking exhaust manifold gasket in the exhaust system that is releasing hot exhaust into the engine. The exhaust is so hot that it will melt neighboring rubber and plastic auto parts. It will also cause your engine to overheat every time you drive your automobile.
Damage to the Tailpipe
Another way the exhaust system can leak is if the tailpipe gets damaged. The tailpipe can end up with a gash in it caused by road debris, it can get dented, it can develop a hole due to corrosion, and it can become corroded. You need a functional tailpipe to remove the vehicle’s exhaust out of the engine. We can replace your tailpipe if it is damaged.
Engine Power Loss
If your engine is losing power and the acceleration is lagging, the exhaust system may be to blame. You may have a clog in the exhaust system that is forcing the exhaust back into the combustion chamber. This hampers engine combustion and reduces your engine’s power. An exhaust system leak can also reduce the engine’s power by filling the engine with exhaust gases.
Reduced Gas Mileage
Unfortunately, you will see a reduction in your automobile’s gas mileage if the exhaust system is clogged or leaking. This is because the engine is struggling to run, and, as such, using more fuel than necessary to produce power. You will continue to have poor gas mileage until the exhaust system is repaired.
Extreme Engine Noise
You may also have a leak in the exhaust system if you have extreme engine noise. This is a sign that the muffler has been damaged by road debris and likely has a hole in it. This will make your engine so loud that people will hear you coming from blocks away.
Fuel Odors in the Cabin
Finally, gasoline or diesel fuel odors in the cabin are a sign that the exhaust system is not releasing the exhaust out of the tailpipe. This could be due to a clog in the system or a leaking system.
Accurate Auto has four Oregon auto service shops to serve you. We are located in Beaverton, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego, and Tigard. Call the shop closest to you today to schedule an appointment if your automobile is having exhaust system problems.