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Mufflers and Tailpipes
Mufflers and tailpipes are components of an exhaust system. The tailpipes guide the exhaust away from the engine and into the muffler. The muffler reduces the noise coming from the engine through the tailpipe.
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Have the cars cooling system tested at a reputable shop . The test you want to have done is a LEAK DOWN test which will give you a good idea where this problem is. Often this problem is due to a leaking head gasket.
What are some possible causes of black smoke coming out of a car exhaust?
Black smoke coming out of the exhaust of a car is usually due to oil being burned in the engine's cylinders. This can be caused by a worn piston ring or rings.
What is the cause of blue smoke from exhaust the blowing blue smoke after that?
It is caused by oil getting into the combustion chamber and burning off
How do you remove an exhaust silencer?
I'm sure you've removed the screws but if not do that then get some pliers and give it a really strong tug, if that doesn't work try pushing a coat hanger thru and pulling the silencer out. failing that, run the car for about 20 minutes to heat the exhaust up and soften the metal and then try steps 1 and 2 again. (tip) if your going to try WD-40 don't spray it onto a burning hot exhaust
How do you say smoke break in spanish?
Literally you can say.. ahora vengo, necisseto que fumo- ill be back, i need to smoke.
Hope that helps :) not sure about my spelling on necisseto though :S
The smoke from a bonfire rises upwards?
It is hot, and less dense than the air it displaces. It floats of the cooler, denser air.
Why would my Detroit diesel blow black smoke?
Black smoke can be caused when there is an improper air to fuel ratio . This can be anything from a plugged air cleaner,injector,turbo....
Does the noise happen all the time you push on the gas pedal or only at certain speeds?
What cause white smoke to come out your tailpipe and then your car quit starting?
White smoke usually means that anti freeze has entered the combustion chamber most likely through a hole in the head gasket and cannot be burned but is vaporized. too much and the engine will not run, which is good since running it in that condition would do more damage than just a blown head gasket.
How come theres a lot of smoke coming out of the exhaust on my car when I try to crank it?
It sounds like you have a blown head gasket, oil is in the cylinders and is burning as you turn it over.
It means that you need a valve job. The black liquid is oil from your engine. Your engine is not making a tight enough seal for combustion therefore it sucks in oil and uses it in the combustion cycle. Be sure and check your oil level as im sure that your truck is burnin the hell out of some oil lol
Why does you car have blue smoke out the exhaust?
blue smoke comes out the tail pipe when your engine is burning oil caused by a worn engine.
Why is there white smoke coming out of the tailpipe of your 92 lumina?
because you have your heat on when you see it. White exhaust smoke is a sign of coolant entering the combustion chamber. If you are loosing coolant, then you more than likely have either a blown head gasket, or a cracked head, especially if the engine has overheated recently. Stop driving this car immediately or severe engine damage will occur. Change the oil & filter and drive it to a professional for repair.
Yeah, I agree that mufflers may fall prey to rust and can even fall off due to excessive rusting. It is still best to have a specialist look into it. But in any case, as an alternative, use a muffler repair tape to bring down the noise level and reduce exhaust emissions. This aluminum foil tape is routinely used for sealing mufflers and other metal objects that must withstand high temperatures. To apply the tape, turn off your car and use a jack to lift up the back end so that you can inspect the muffler. Use several layers of tape to patch any holes or damage that you find. The muffler may also be making noise because the hangers that attach it to the car are loose. As you're wrapping the muffler in tape, inspect the hangers, too. They may need to be replaced or tightened.
What might cause white smoke from the exhaust after having a head gasket repair done?
Having a CRACKED head will make WHITE smoke IF U didn't have the head MAGNA-FLUXED. White smoke is steam. if it doesnt quit after awhile Id say that there is a leak in the head gasket between one of the coolent passages and a cylinder. this will let water into the cylinder which is turned into steam during combustion then exausted out the tail pipe. just to clear up something: Magnafluxing will not prevent cracks, it is a process used to detect them. This should be done by a machine shop. the new gasket is obviously faulty, or the head is cracked. I would guess that its the gasket. The head may not have been torqued properly. Follow a Chiltons or similar repair manual very closely when installing a head. If this is immediately after getting it fixed, you have to give it some time to work all that coolant out of the exhaust system. If it still is blowing steam after a few miles, then probably you have another blown headgasket or a cracked head that should have been addressed on the first head gasket replacement. Some shops have been known to not verify that the head isn't warped or cracked, and if it is, the new head gasket will blow immediately. If you had it at a shop the first time, take it back to them and have them fix it right this time - remember, though, not all mechanics are created equal and if they don't make things right you should take this to a better shop. A good shop will be embarassed by such a rookie mistake and take care of you. It is also possible that the head is warped (repair by machining) or that the intake gasket is or was also leaking or warped. Warpage typically only occurs if serious overheating occurred or sometimes if the wrong torque sequence was used during installation.
Blown head gasket or cracked head. The gasket is blown next to the cylinder. Repair immediately. Do not drive, as severe engine damage will occur. If it is a V6 or V8, replace both head gaskets.
