Car mufflers help keep our cities a whole lot quieter than they would otherwise be. Unmuffled engines are extremely loud, and if your muffler ever malfunctions, you’ll soon hear the difference. Not only does a bad muffler cause lots of noise, but it also creates engine faults and other problems. The following four warning signs should prompt you to visit your local Mazda dealer for a new muffler right away.
Loud Engine Roaring Sounds
As the primary task of an exhaust muffler is to dampen the engine sounds, the first warning sign of a faulty muffler is an excessively loud engine roaring. Your car might suddenly sound like a loud motorcycle.
Excessive rusting, cracks in the muffler, cracked exhaust piping, or a leaking manifold gasket might all cause this problem. If the muffler itself is damaged, you might be able to have it repaired by a skilled mechanic. Otherwise, you’ll need to have a new one installed.
Problems With Your Engine
If your muffler becomes somehow blocked, the outflow of emissions is inhibited. This creates a backup of gases and fumes throughout the vehicle all the way to the engine, which might not be able to draw in enough oxygen.
This causes the fuel-air mixture inside the combustion chambers to become unbalanced. When starved of oxygen like this, spark plugs start misfiring, which reduces engine power. You’ll soon find it harder to accelerate, and you might have reduced fuel efficiency, too.
Fouler Smelling Exhaust
Although the catalytic converter is mostly responsible for converting toxic car emissions into nicer gases, the muffler also does its fair share of fume cleaning. Because of this, when a muffler malfunctions, you’ll often notice a foul smell inside your cabin.
This smell is an excess of noxious emissions escaping your exhaust system. It’s harmful to breathe these fumes, so have your muffler fixed as soon as possible.
Excessively Rusted Muffler
The various processes inside your exhaust create condensation and water that drips out of specially designed holes in your muffler. Over time, this water starts to create rust. A little rust on a muffler is no cause for concern, but if the rust becomes excessive enough to damage the muffler’s structure, you might need to buy a new one.
How Often to Visit Your a Mazda Dealer for a Replacement Muffler
A muffler will typically last 40,000 to 80,000 miles of driving. But the humid, salty air of wetter coastal regions tends to take a greater toll on mufflers. So the drivers in Wakefield and elsewhere in Rhode Island might find themselves replacing their mufflers a little more frequently.
Have your muffler inspected, repaired, or replaced today at Flood Mazda. We have a wonderful range of new and used Mazda vehicles and a dedication to top-notch customer service.
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