It is never pleasing to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you notice an exhaust noise that persists on your Toyota Matrix? It is highly possible that this is a small trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some investigations. Our team has made this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Toyota Matrix and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Toyota Matrix.
Muffled exhaust noise Toyota Matrix
Exhaust pipe with holes Toyota Matrix
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Toyota Matrix, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common cause. In order to confirm this, situate a friend or relative under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them determine the starting point of the hole. Once determined, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Toyota Matrix
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Toyota Matrix is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Toyota Matrix to establish the trouble area, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider taking a look at this article which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Toyota Matrix.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Toyota Matrix
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Toyota Matrix
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be injured. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To be sure, go under your Toyota Matrix, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to establish the source of the noise. You should move things between things in the problematic part, if they are baffles, you can try to push the section a little bit to try to block them and thus limit their movements. If it is a out of date catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Toyota Matrix, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Toyota Matrix : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Toyota Matrix may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile chassis can come off. In this case, you need to check, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it behaves. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine unit, the more fixed it should be. Visually check the fasteners for which you have doubts. Finally, it is possible that a silentbloc may have died . In this case it will have to be replaced.
