It is never pleasing to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. Thus, what if you discover an exhaust noise that persists on your Mitsubishi Eclipse? It is highly possible that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some investigations. Our team has written this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Mitsubishi Eclipse and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Muffled exhaust noise Mitsubishi Eclipse
Exhaust pipe with holes Mitsubishi Eclipse
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Mitsubishi Eclipse, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most classic explanation. To be able to validate this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them discover the source of the hole. Once found, 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 Mitsubishi Eclipse
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Mitsubishi Eclipse is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then make a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Mitsubishi Eclipse to identify the problem location, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider having a look at this content page which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Mitsubishi Eclipse
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Mitsubishi Eclipse
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be injured. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be certain, go under your Mitsubishi Eclipse, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Mitsubishi Eclipse, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Mitsubishi Eclipse : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Mitsubishi Eclipse may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle chassis can come off. In this case, you need to examine, when cold, that the pot holds well, to try to get it to move in different directions and watch how it responds. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine motor, the more fixed it should be. Visually examine 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.
