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Questions tagged [muffler]

A noise suppression device that is a component of the exhaust system.

Image of a muffler

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How does condensed water get sent out of an exhaust system?

We've all seen water dribbling out a car exhaust when we're following someone accelerating out of a stoplight. I know that the water is an inevitable product of combustion, but I find myself wondering how the liquid gets out of the exhaust…
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Muffler off car. Safe to drive with exhaust open underneath?

So leaving work yesterday I heard a clang! - the muffler simply fell off. Further inspection revealed a lot of rust in one particular area on the pipe. Thankfully the forward muffler is still intact so the car isnt that loud. My question is: would…
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How to inexpensively replace missing baffles on a classic bike

Dilemma I have a 1980 Suzuki GS550L. Not only did one of the previous owners completely remove the baffles from the exhaust pipes, but they welded fender washers on the end of the pipes, so the OEM baffles are no longer compatible (not that you can…
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Clamping two 2" exhaust pipes together

I have a replacement exhaust system that I just bought. Just has a tailpipe, muffler, and a flange that connects to the header. What would be the best way to join these pipes, aside from welding it? Each of these pipes has like a 2" OD. Can I use a…
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2001 Audi A4 just got really loud

Alright, So I'm driving to work. I'm stopped at the red light to go on the freeway. It turns green so I accelerate. I'm accelerating more than I would on a regular street but I didn't floor it. Anyway, all of a sudden my exhaust sounded REALLY loud.…
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How can I re-attach rear muffler pipe to muffler body

2004 Impreza Subaru Outback Sport (2.5L SOHC) The rear pipe of my muffler has broken away from from its weld to the muffler body. I would just replace the whole muffler assembly, but the joint where the muffler pipe meets the rear exhaust (#13 in…
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Is there any risk in driving without a tail pipe?

The tailpipe of my 1988 Toyota pickup truck was rusted and it broke off of the muffler (the muffler itself is fine), so now the exhaust leaves out of a pipe that is near the rear axle and underneath the bed of the truck (not underneath the cab). I…
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Chainsaw Muffler Gasket and Cooling Plate

I am trying to figure out how the muffler is supposed to be attached to my ms391 Stihl. Originally when I went to the dealership they said I needed a both a gasket and a cooling plate, but I could not figure out which way they went on. I found this…
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Coolant flows straighr from rad to muffler?

Had my 2008 pathfinder towed last week it broke down and I thought it was a starting issue due to corroded post clamps, replaced those and it runs, but... now filling the rad the fluid runs straight to the muffler where it pours out
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Do I have to use clamps or does the sealant do the same thing...I need help

I have to put my muffler pipe in but I'm kinda confused...can I put the pipe on and use the sealant would that be alright to do or do you have to use clamps ?
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Help Diagnosing Engine -- Truck starts but won't run after repairs

Hoping for some help here. Very long story short, a spark plug wire was fouled in my '88 Chevy Scottsdale K1500, which was replaced. The spark plug was also replaced....but old wire was reattached, yet only on the end to the plug...so no spark. It…
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Motorcycle muffler is stuck

Trying to get my muffler off of my Yamaha L5T but am having no luck. Any tips or tricks to getting this off?
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Are there any alternatives to the OEM muffler for a Volvo XC90?

I've been looking for an alternative to the OEM muffler for a Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD. There are a number of other Volvo vehicles that use the same drivetrain, but not one of the national muffler shops lists an after market muffler. Is there anything…
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I just found out that my muffler wasn't even connected. I was driving it around lots is that bad?

I have an 1991 Ford Explorer. I just found out my muffler wasn't connected. I was wondering why it was so loud when I got it. I have been driving it for a month now and I'm hoping I didn't wreck anything. Can it wreck something if the muffler…
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Muffler inlet corrosion problem

My 2001 Honda Civic needs a new muffler every two (2) years or so, because the inlet pipe corrodes just after the union. Is this a common problem, or would installing a better quality muffler prevent this? Aren't most exhaust system components…
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