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3 Signs That Indicate Your Car Needs Muffler Repairs

3 Signs That Indicate Your Car Needs Muffler Repairs

If your vehicle is running exceptionally louder than usual and not as efficiently as it used to, it may be time to take a look at your muffler. The good news is that a muffler can be repairable. And sometimes, it may be another part of the exhaust system at fault. Before we get into the signs of a bad muffler, you should be familiar with what the muffler does. As the name suggests, a muffler is responsible for dampening engine sounds and limiting vehicle emissions. That is why you may notice the 3 following symptoms when your muffler is bad or broken:  Sign #1: Your engine is noisy. When your muffler stops working, it won’t be able to dampen your engine sounds as well. So instead of a quiet car ride, your vehicle will run loud when accelerating. Additionally, it may rattle when you idle. Sign #2: Your car releases a lot of fumes. If you notice an excessive amount of exhaust fumes, it could be your muffler that is the problem. It might ha ... read more