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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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What causes blue smoke from the tailpipe?
Probably it is burning oil.
It happens if you a using a mist system of lubrication. If not, you should probably replace your piston rings. Combustion of oil causes fouling of the spark plug.
What will cause the check engine light to come on and off on Chrysler cirrus 1999 lx1?
On my 98 Cirrus, replaced the fuel cap and then disconnected the battery for 10 minutes and the check engine light turned off. My wifes Lexus had a similar problem. Sometimes a different brand of Gas will do the trick too.
^ I tried this today and it worked! Thanks so much =)
If it's set up like my 2003 800 classic,you can't take out the baffles without removing the black end plate and cutting the pipe just inside the opening. It's not legal,so you might want to buy an aftermarket system instead.
What is exhaustec technology that is used in bajaj motorcycles?
EXHAUSTEC=EXHAUST + TEC(TORQUE EXPANSION CHAMBER) is primarily used for improving the engine torque at low rpms and is optimised to get maximum performance from the engine. this technology provides abundant latent power at any stages of riding to ensure effortless pullig for any load conditions. Sandeep Mukherjee
Will a new exhaust system void your warranty?
All the info I have gotten from the dealership is that if you do tamper with the cats but do a dual exiting system then you will not void your warranty.
Why is there white smoke coming from the exhaust?
White smoke from the exhaust is a symptom of coolant entering the combustion chamber. Normally this is a sign of a blown head gasket or cracked head. This is a very serious situation that must be repaired immediately. You must STOP driving this vehicle or you will cause serious engine damage.
What exhaust is best for a 1997 V6 camaro?
V6 engines dont sound as good as a V8. If you start putting exhaust on V6 engines, it will sound bad and it is not recommended by most shops. I prefer a Flowmaster Cat back system, simply because it sounds awesome. Nice rich rumble without being too loud. I've read, however, that the performance increase isn't very much over stock. I think Flowmaster feels differently, though. I've also tried the much more expensive Borla Cat back system. Its much louder, and harsher sounding. Plus, there is an unpleasant reasonance inside the car between 40-50 mph. If performance is what you want, then you should consider the Borla. Also, its stainless steel and guaranteed for life. I've also tried a "dual" exhaust cobbled together at a local muffler shop. The system looked bad, compared to the factory made Borla or Flowmaster. It also rattled and simply wasn't engineered as well as the others.
Will J B weld seal exhaust pipe leaks?
No. It is only efficient up to 500degrees Fahrenheit and most of the exhaust system will normally get hotter than that. You need proprietary exhaust repair material or a professional weld.
Will driving with a blown head gasket damage the car?
Although rare, if it overheats the block could crack. If the coolant and oil mix (keep an eye on the oil condition), it could wipe out the bottom end of the engine. If the cylinder fills with coolant enough and the piston tries to compress the liquid, it could do damage to several parts including twisting the crankshaft. It would be smart to not drive it, but I guess life is all about risks and opportunity costs.
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I was driving home this afternoon when my car made a terrible noise and was loud. It sounded like it was coming from the engine. When I got home a neighbor( and a mechanic) drove it and said it was a blown gasket. can I drive it until it gets fixed?
I wouldn't drive it until it gets fixed. I might drive it TO get fixed. I am thinking of doing that myself. But it's very serious so don't keep driving it around (if you even can).
it's a nice reason to start hitch-hiking...
What is the cause of white smoke to come from an engine after you change the radiator hose?
White smoke from the exhaust is normally an indication of coolant entering the combustion chamber. Could be a blown head gasket or cracked head.
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What causes the inside of a tailpipe to become black?
mixture is too rich, is this carb. or injection? Have it checked.
Some of this discoloration is normal - caused by carbon monoxide.
What causes exhaust engine smoke?
If the smoke is coming from the tail pipe then: Blue smoke is primarily from internal engine wear. If it's constant when the engine is on, then the rings etc are worn and need to be replaced. If it only is blue when the engine is cold or first started, the rings are worn but not gone completely. You get the oil seeping during the night and it burns off when the car is started in the morning. Black smoke is a fuel/air mixture suggestion problems with injection or carburation. Cause of black smoke is due to running rich in the fuel air mix. White smoke can and DOES come from coolant burn off in the oil due to a leaking or blown head gasket, cracked head etc. If you aren't sure or you don't know what you're talking about, don't advise. Wrong advice can be more damaging than the actual problem.
Is it normal for water to come out the exhaust when its cold?
yes. Its normal. Only be worried if you find yourself having to fill up the water coolant under the bonnet / hood every week. Then you may find your head gasket has failed. If you are not losing engine coolant ignore it. Its natural for all petrol cars to produce h2o as part of the combustion process.
How much should it cost to replace a muffler on a 1994 Ford Taurus?
Doing it yourself? Just the muffler? $50+/- Take it to a muffler shop where they'll replace the exhaust pipe, the tail pipe and the muffler with a "lifetime replacement", and it could get expensive.
How do you fix a shower head which is making a constant buzzing and whistling noise when it is on?
The noise is caused from lime and rust build up inside the shower head. Soak it for 24 hours in CLR - that should work.
If it's blue smoke it may be the piston rings or the valve guides are worn out.
If it's black smoke and you have a carburetor then it's using too much fuel, it's not getting enough air for as much gas that's being added. Could be the air cleaner is clogged real bad or the jetting is too rich.
If it's a diesel then the same thing, it may be running too rich or the injection timing is off a bit.
If its white smoke (steam), the engine is receiving unwanted coolant into the combustion area via a blown head gasket or cracked head.
Why does white smoke come out of your muffler?
White smoke is usually water or antifreeze. If you are loosing coolant from the radiator, it's probably a blown head gasket. If not, it is just condensation in the exhaust pipe that is evaporating as the pipes heat up. If the car is running too rich, the unburned gas will cause black smoke and burning oil smoke will be blue.
What does exhaust smoke on acceleration from 55 mean?
If it hasn't been driven hard for a while and it clears up after some high speed d driving it is ok but if it smokes all of the time the rings or valve seals are bad.
What would cause white smoke to come out of a tailpipe?
It's probably burning coolant, which would indicate a blown head gasket or cracked or warped head. Anser one could be a cause. However, there could be other causes. The first thing that needs to be determined is if what you call "smoke" is actually smoke. IF it really is smoke, then it could be coolant OR some contaminant IN the fuel. Another possibility, if it is NOT smoke, is the condensation of water vapor which is a byproduct of the combustion process. For the condensation effect to occur however, requires cold ambient air temperature, and the effect would be enchanced IF the relative humidity were high, in addition to the cold air. j3h
Any problems with 2004 Mazda 6 and white smoke from the exhaust?
I have a 2003. A few months I was sitting in my car for a half hour idling and when I started driving again, white smoke, everywhere! I was going to have it towed to the dealership, but I decided to drive it instead. The smoke eventually went away, but I had them look at it anyway. They said there was oil in the intake and did a full fuel injection cleaning. I haven't had the problem again, though it went away before I got to the dealer, so maybe I wouldn't have seen it anyway.
