It is rarely pleasing to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that continues on your Infiniti Q60? It is highly probable that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some checks. Our team has written this to help you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Infiniti Q60 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Infiniti Q60.
Muffled exhaust noise Infiniti Q60
Exhaust pipe with holes Infiniti Q60
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Infiniti Q60, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. In order to confirm this, position a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them locate the origin of the hole. Once located, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Infiniti Q60
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Infiniti Q60 is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Infiniti Q60 to discover the problem place, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider taking a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Infiniti Q60.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Infiniti Q60
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Infiniti Q60
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be broken. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To make sure, go under your Infiniti Q60, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discover the origin 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Infiniti Q60, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Infiniti Q60 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Infiniti Q60 may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to verify, 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 verify 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 changed.
