It is never pleasant to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you notice an exhaust noise that continues on your hyundai i10? It is highly probable that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some checks. Our team has made this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your hyundai i10 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your hyundai i10.
Muffled exhaust noise hyundai i10
Exhaust pipe with holes hyundai i10
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 after a while become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your hyundai i10, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical explanation. To be able to confirm this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them locate the origin of the hole. Once identified, 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 hyundai i10
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on hyundai i10 is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated as a consequence of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen 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 hyundai i10 to determine the problem place, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying 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 hyundai i10.
Metal rattling exhaust sound hyundai i10
Damaged exhaust muffler noise hyundai i10
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be injured. 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 hyundai i10, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 replacing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your hyundai i10, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise hyundai i10 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your hyundai i10 may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, as time passes, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car 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 reacts. Backwards there should be some play and be able to move but not too much. The closer you get to the engine, 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.
