It is rarely pleasant to hear a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. Thus, what if you detect an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Peugeot 308? It is highly probable that this is a minimal issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some checks. Our team has created this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Peugeot 308 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Peugeot 308.
Muffled exhaust noise Peugeot 308
Exhaust pipe with holes Peugeot 308
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Peugeot 308, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most regular explanation. To be able to confirm this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them recognize the starting point 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 Peugeot 308
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Peugeot 308 is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after a while and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Peugeot 308 to define the issue 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 page which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Peugeot 308.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Peugeot 308
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Peugeot 308
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is possible 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 reason of this noise. To be certain, go under your Peugeot 308, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define 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 dead catalyst, it will be necessary to consider swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Peugeot 308, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Peugeot 308 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Peugeot 308 may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. In fact, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile 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 reacts. 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.
