If your exhaust manifold gasket has cracked and is leaking, AmeriFix advises that you will smell extremely hot odors coming from the engine. What leaks out of the cracked gasket is scorching hot exhaust. This will melt nearby auto parts if they are made from plastic or rubber. You may also hear hissing or tapping sounds coming from the engine if the gasket is cracked. This is just one problem your vehicle’s exhaust system may face. Here are the other problems.
Muffler Damage/Too Much Noise
If your muffler gets damaged, it will no longer be able to control the engine noise. Consequently, your engine’s noise will be extremely loud and you will hear a rumbling coming from the engine. Usually, an old muffler will get holes in it and this prevents it from being able to muffle the engine’s noise. Replacing the old muffler with a new one will solve the problem.
Decreased Acceleration and Power
Another sign that your exhaust manifold gasket is leaking is if there is a reduction in your vehicle’s acceleration and overall power. This can also indicate that the exhaust system is clogged. Either problem will fill the engine with vehicle exhaust gases. These gases can permeate the combustion chamber and prevent engine combustion. This is what affects your engine’s performance.
A Noticeable Reduction in Gas Mileage
Consequently, the reduced engine performance will also reduce the gas mileage. Unfortunately, you will need to fill the gas tank more often until you get the exhaust system repaired. This can be frustrating with gas prices as high as they are these days. If you have noticed that your automobile is not getting the gas mileage it usually gets, brings the vehicle to our shop right away.
Noticeable Damage to the Tailpipe
One exhaust system problem can be seen with the naked eye. If you inspect your tailpipe and see that it is damaged, it is important to replace it right away. The tailpipe removes the exhaust from the engine and keeps it away from your automobile. Noticeable tailpipe damage includes holes, dents, and the tailpipe hanging crooked or too low.
Noticeable Gas or Diesel Fuel Smells
Finally, you should never be able to smell your gasoline or diesel fuel. If the passenger cabin is being filled with this odor, the exhaust system is either leaking or clogged. It’s dangerous to drive your automobile if the exhaust is making its way into the cabin.
Call AmeriFix in Franklin, TN, today if you are having problems with your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s exhaust system.
