Posted on 10/28/2022
A vehicle's performance is based on the overall health and performance of the exhaust system. Since it's made of various parts, it only functions well if all parts work together. Failure in any part causes the system to malfunction. According to the workability of an exhaust system, it's prone to face problems at some point. Here are some of the common exhaust system problems. 1. Rust Rust is mostly caused by rain, snow, or salt on the road during bad weather. Once the rust affects the exhaust system, it generates holes that make the exhaust a victim to the potholes, and in the case of a kicked-up rock, the exhaust becomes loose and may fall off. 2. Faulty exhaust manifold gasket The exhaust manifold gasket provides a seal between the exhaust manifold and the cylinder head to prevent any gases from leaking into the system. In case of any faulty occurrence, you will notice a hiss or tap sound provided by the engine, especially at acceleration. 3. Bad oxygen sensor The ... read more