When people started objecting to the noise and smell of cars exhaust fumes, around 1898.
It was invented when they first invented cars which was in 1887
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http://www.american-automobiles.com/Reeves.html He was my great grandfather. This muffler was the first known general patent. This is not a catalytic muffler however.
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.
Milton Othello Reeves He was my great great great uncle he also invented the octo auto and the motocycle
the muffler rattling? the muffler rattling? the muffler rattling?
A Rock muffler (or silencer in British English) is a device for reducing the amount of noise emitted by a machine.Rock muffler - rigid silencer muffler
The muffler is most likely clogged and will not allow the exhaust gases to exit the combustion chamber. Check the muffler for obstructions or replace the muffler.
Hole in the 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.
The 1994 Nissan Altima muffler will cost approximately $50. There are several qualities of muffler's available. A stainless steel muffler will cost approximately $200.
If there is a rotted hole in the muffler please replace the muffler. However, if there is a small hole at the bottom end of the muffler it is there to allow water to escape.