Two major components of your car’s exhaust system are yourcatalytic converterand muffler. If either one of these becomes clogged or damaged, this can restrict exhaust flow and lead to a reduction in engine powe
It may be time to send such a heavily rusted car to the great crusher in the sky—err, junkyard. Alternate Sources of Noise Colin Temple//Getty Images Sometimes what you think is a suspension clunk could be something else entirely. For instance, take the exhaust system—the muffler, head...
From the back: If the unusual hissing sound is coming from the back of the vehicle, inspect for leaks right at the muffler. The most common reasons for muffler leaks is a bad seal at the muffler or a loose muffler connection, or simply leaks due to wear and corrosion over time. These...
Flip the lawnmower on its side, so that the air filter is pointing up and the muffler down Loosen and remove the blade bolt and dismount the blade Mount the mulch blade and tighten the bolt Use a wooden block to stop the blade from moving Use a torque wrench to tighten and secure...
Before exiting through your tailpipe, these gasses pass through the muffler to reduce noise and through a catalytic converter to reduce harmful emissions.Under normal conditions, you shouldn’t be able to see the exhaust coming out of your tailpipe. Especially in winter though, you may ...
The cause of the burning smell in your Tacoma could be as simple as a piece of garbage, like a plastic bag, stuck on the exhaust system. Inspect the undercarriage of your vehicle for any sign of garbage, including the muffler, the exhaust pipe and the catalytic converter. ...
As exhaust flows toward your vehicle’s muffler, it enters a catalytic converter (also referred to as a cat) and its catalyst-coated honeycomb structure. There, the catalyst’s precious metals help convert the byproducts of internal combustion—carbon monoxide, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and...
Mount the spare tight back inside the trunk and close the trunk lid. Raise the muffler and hold it into position with one hand while working the rubber hanger back over the metal bracket with the other hand. Push the plastic rivets back into place to secure the rear bumper fascia. Do not...
To get the correct curves, I bought a muffler header pipe that is made to fit a Snapper riding mower from a mower parts supply site- cheapmowerparts.com This will fit 8-12 HP engines, hence it fits mine. This is cut and a second curved piece was made from the exhaust pipe of a ...
Start the Ryobi's engine and allow it to idle for five minutes to warm up. Locate the carburetor's idle adjusting screw, which will be located through a small hole on the muffler cover. Insert the small screwdriver into the hole.