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You legally you need the entire exhaust system including a Catalytic converter that complies with Emissions laws of the state that you live in unless your car is 25 years or older. After 25 years you no longer need to have your emissions tested. So at that point you could basically drive around with no exhaust unless your causing noise complaints.
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Can you still drive a car when the muffler falls off?
You drive a car without a muffler, it is not vital to the car's system. HOWEVER without the muffler the car is vastly louder, in some states causing you to receive a ticket
Can you drive a car if the muffler has fallen off?
Yes you can but it will be a loud car
Can one drive a car without a muffler?
You can drive a car without a muffler, but you should not. It is illegal. Driving without a muffler allows many pollutants into the air. Technically yes, a car can be driven without a muffler but there are a few good reasons not to do so. The most important risk of not having a muffler is that there are laws regarding sound levels and a car without a muffler might be over government approved noise levels resulting in not being in compliance with the law and the end result being a fine. Another reason for not doing so is the impact it would have on your vehicle. A muffler on a car will increase its performance, efficiency and power output. It will also decrease the wear and tear on the engines’ parts.
Can you drive your car if the exhaust system and muffler has fallen off and is it legal?
If your car gets inspected your license will be taken away.
How do the muffler make your car run?
The muffler makes your car run quiet
How ofter do you need to replace a muffler in a newer car?
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.
What do you do when coolant shoots out through the muffler?
Do not drive this car. Repair immediately. Blown head gasket or cracked head.
Is there something wrong with your car muffler' you got these noisy annoying squeaks?
If your car knocks, grinds, squeaks and makes other unholy noises, it may have a bad muffler. A muffler is basically a series of tubes and chambers located under the car at its back end. Mufflers quiet the noise made by the engine and reduce noxious emissions. If your car's muffler isn't working, you're polluting the atmosphere with fumes and unpleasant noise every time you go for a drive.
Why is your car emitting light fumes from the muffler?
Hole in the muffler.
How much is a muffler?
Varies from car to car. Is it just the muffler or are the pipes a problem? Find out where the noise is coming from, check for holes, black soot or just air coming out. Be careful, it might be hot, expecially the converter & front pipe sections.
What causes a car to get louder the faster I drive and How do you find out what is causing it without paying a lot of money?
you might have a problem with your muffler have a look at it and if its hanging then it needs to be welded back on but if its not then you just need to add a muffler cap to it to help muffle the sound even more you can get one a Auto Zone
What is a muffler?
A muffler is a part of a car that silences the noise of a vehicle's engine.
