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A muffler going bad can be caused by many things. But generally, it is either contact with the ground causing a dent, oil burning causing sludge and residue in the muffler, or corrosion from age and moisture in the exhaust pipe causing a hole or the collapse of baffles.
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Can a bad muffler cause the check engine light to come on?
Your bad muffler might be part of the reason your check engine light comes on. Usually, your bad muffler causes something else to go wrong and that causes your check engine light to come on. Problems cascade.
Can bad muffler cause car to shake when idling?
A clogged muffler can.
Will a bad truck muffler cause a truck a hard start?
No a bad muffler shouldn't, but a clogged catalytic converter will.
What are the symptoms of a bad muffler of a 96 Honda civic?
A bad muffler on a 96 civic could cause loud exhaust noise. The muffler could cause hard starting if it is stopped up.
Is taking the muffler off your exhaust bad?
No it is not a bad thing. The muffler was invented to muffle the sound. The muffler does not enhance anything. However, the muffler stops the engine being noisy and it is a LEGAL requirement to have one, if you take it off, the police will stop and fine you and your car may be crushed.
Is it bad to ride a dirt bike with no muffler?
It is not bad to run it without a muffler with a straight pipe. But remember the louder it is doesn't necessarily mean the better the performance.
What a bad muffler sounds like?
depends on how bad the muffler is.. if it is all rotted out it will be very loud and rattle sounding and wont sound too good.. not very good for the vehicle
What causes a car to vibrate when at stop light?
loud, and shety muffler
What causes a cracked muffler?
Fatigue, maybe from missing or broken hangers.
Could the fumes be cause their is hole in muffler?
A hole in a muffler is from two causes. It has either rusted through or been damaged by something hitting it.
What happens when car has bad muffler?
It sounds like crap
Can a muffler get clogged by a bad catalytic converter?
Yes it is possible.
