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Why does my new muffler rattle?
What Causes a Muffler to Rattle? A loose bracket, rubber hanger or connector, or one that is badly corroded, can allow a muffler to rattle as the exhaust pipe bangs against another part of your vehicle when you accelerate or drive on bumpy roads, or even when you first start the car and it’s stationary and idling.
How do I stop my muffler from rattling?
A muffler rattle might be fixed simply by tightening a couple of bolts or replacing a broken hanger, but occasionally the corrosion is too bad and the exhaust system and articulating parts may require replacement.
Why does my car sound like a can rattling?
Rust and corrosion also cause the deterioration of the exhaust system itself, which can cause rattles. In instances like this, the muffler or tailpipe probably needs to be replaced. Sometimes, an exhaust system clamp gets loose, creating a rattle. Another cause of rattles under the car is a failing catalytic converter.
Why does my muffler sound like it has rocks in it?
The heat shield is the part of your exhaust system which helps to dissipate the heat being produced by the engine. If this part gets loose, it makes a rattling noise sounding like rocks bouncing around in your muffler.
What does a loose muffler sound like?
If you hear an excessive rattling sound, your muffler may have come loose. This could also be a sign of a cracked or broken muffler and you should get to a muffler shop soon. A rise in engine sound is the last loud gasp of a muffler telling you to fix it.
Why is the back of my car rattling?
Rattling noise under my car If you hear rattling from under the back end of your car, it’s a sign that the exhaust system has become misaligned. Alternatively, the muffler, which is positioned right by the tail pipe, could have come loose.
Is it safe to drive with a rattling exhaust?
If the loud muffler is due to a hole, the vehicle is dangerous to drive and should be inspected by a mechanic right away. It is possible that a broken piece of the muffler may have come off and is rattling in the exhaust system, which can cause the clunking sound.
Why is my exhaust making a rattling noise?
Usually this is a result of the heat shield that is loose. You can secure your exhaust with a simple ring clamp which ends the rattling noise. Jack up your car and strap the duct clamp around the heat shield that is making the noise. You are done.
Why is my tailpipe rattling?
Even the bolts and brackets that secure the tailpipe can become problematic over time. It is for this reason that a very thorough assessment of your car is required if you want to isolate the problem. Muffler rattling may be a sign of a loose muffler or a seriously misaligned exhaust system.
How do you fix a rattling muffler?
Fixing a rattling muffler can be as easy as tightening loose bolts or even replacing a bad or broken hanger. Unfortunately, if some of the parts of the muffler and exhaust system are already heavily corroded you will have no choice but to replace everything. This is something that’s best left to professionals.
How loud is a muffler exhaust?
It is definitely loud. You see, the idea of putting a muffler into the exhaust is to minimize the noise or sound waves created by the vehicle’s engine. The sound or noise created by the engine is generally in the form of pressure waves of alternating low and high air pressures.