On the domestic roads that are sprinkled with salt and various chemicals, muffler malfunctions are a common situation.
What to do if the muffler has disappeared
This problem can appear in each car, regardless of its class and cost. After all, the exhaust system is one of the first to suffer from corrosion. On average with normal operation, over 5 years – the exhaust system is significantly worn out.
Shots from the silencer, pulling the car, increased fuel consumption – symptoms of a faulty or damaged exhaust system. It also happens that moving along bad roads with pits and potholes – fasteners simply cannot withstand. Therefore, you should avoid the car entering the “uneven” of the road and pass them slowly. If the rupture of the mounts happened, do not hesitate to repair.
Repair
First of all, it is necessary to weld elements of the muffler, it is recommended to perform this procedure on specialized bases for the repair of muffler. Masters explore the entire system to the places of depressurization and brew them, applying new pieces of metal.
Gluing is also possible, this is if the workshop that was described above is not nearby. When gluing, specialized glue and pieces of tin are used to close the holes. But this procedure can only help 2-3 thousand kilometers of the way.
If the fasteners tore off, just tie it with a towing cable to get to a hundred.
Replacement of the muffler
To save money, you can repair a muffler every time, when damage, but there will be a moment when there is no place for welding, because the muffler will be disfigured by constant repairs. In this case, the muffler for replacement. Some manage to carry out the replacement partially, only a few details. But such measures are insufficient, it is best to make a complete replacement. If only part of the system is replaced, then the worn part will spoil even more from wear.
At a hundred, often offer several types of mufflers, which are distinguished by manufacturers, quality and price.
The choice of a new muffler
Most mufflers are made either with aluminized or aluminized steel. As a rule, any of them lasts about 5 years. But, some are faced with the fact that the muffler burns after the first year of use – this is a clear sign of fake.
It is very difficult to determine a fake from a quality part, just don’t choose the cheapest silencers. There are mulberry mufflers so that no one will notice, manufacturers are stained with silver paint. In a few months, such a silencer rust.
Another choice factor is the weight of the part. If the muffler is light, it should alert you, because something is missing in it. Follow the quality of the seams and the presence of the manufacturer’s stamp, stickers are underground manufacturers. After installing the silencer, listen to the sound, it should not sound loud and low, resembling an empty drum.
Catalyst
If this part has stopped working, this can lead to a significant increase in fuel and a deterioration in environmental standards. We note right away, the catalyst is an expensive thing, it costs about 300 dollars and above.
They offer to cut it to one hundred, but think about the ecology and passage of the inspection. It is better to buy a universal catalyst, which costs at times cheaper than the original.