It won't hurt the vehicle, but it sure will be loud AND against the law.
Most mufflers last as long as you will own your new car. The most common reason for replacing a muffler today is due to an accident or corrosion. In harsh climates, a muffler may need to be replaced every 10 or 15 years. It all depends on how often you drive and how far you drive. If you drive it every day then you might want to change it after 2 years.
You can drive any car without the a/c belt as long as that belt doesnt route thru the altenator, or the power steering (if you dont care about having to crank the wheel to turn)
Honda Insights charge while you drive. So you don't have to worry about charging it
Yes, you can drive without the Supercharger belt for as long as necessary.
the only difference is the price you will pay as long as they are the same series mufflers
Depends on what sensor you are talking about. Need more information.
9hours
Zero days!
Indefinitely.
5 without traffic.
A free flow muffler can improve mileage but by not by much. It would take a long time to recoup the cost of a new muffler.
Answer It could be that you need a new muffler. After so long the baffling inside the muffler can burn out. Also make sure that the muffler is not cracked or that exhaust is not leaking before it gets into the muffler. At the gasket between the muffler and the engine. Hope ths helps.