The exhaust system is one of the best parts of a high-performance automobile. Where else do you hear the rich sound of the engine displaying all of its power? Excelerate Performance can customize your high-performance automobile’s exhaust system if the original system is going bad or as an upgrade. Here are signs you’ve got a problem with your high-performance vehicle’s exhaust system.
Extremely Noisy Engine
One sign that you’ve got an exhaust system problem is an engine that is extremely noisy. For example, if you hit a large piece of road debris and the engine suddenly got louder, you may have popped a hole in the muffler. Other loud engine noises that point to a problem with the exhaust system include tapping or hissing. This is a sign that the exhaust manifold gasket is leaking.
Lagging Engine Power
A hole in the muffler or a leaking exhaust manifold gasket can affect your high-performance engine’s performance. Specifically, you will notice a reduction in overall power and lagging acceleration. If you hear popping when you try to accelerate, this points to, again, a problem with the exhaust manifold gasket. Fixing the exhaust leak (or clog if that’s the case) will restore your engine’s performance.
Reduced Fuel Efficiency
Unfortunately, when the engine is leaking exhaust or when the exhaust system is clogged, the combustion chamber will use more fuel to generate power. The more fuel the engine uses the fewer miles per gallon you will get. You must have the exhaust system repaired in order to restore the vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
Engine Bay Burning Odors
Getting back to the leaking exhaust manifold gasket, you might smell burning plastic or rubber coming from the engine if the gasket needs to be replaced. These odors suggest that hot exhaust is making its way into the engine and melting plastic and rubber parts.
Visible Tailpipe Damage
Another thing that can happen to your exhaust system is the tailpipe can be damaged by rough roads or road debris. If you inspect your tailpipe, it should be hanging in place and free of holes and dents. If you see damage to the tailpipe, have it replaced.
Gasoline Odors in the Car
Finally, fuel odors in the passenger cabin of your high-performance automobile are a sign that the exhaust system is clogged or leaking. Stop driving your vehicle if you can smell the gasoline or diesel fuel. It’s dangerous to continue driving.
Excelerate Performance is the best high-performance auto service shop in Branford, CT, so call us today for an exhaust system repair or upgrade.