It is never pleasant to discover a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. So, what if you spot an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Toyota Prius 2? It is highly probable that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some checks. Our team has made this to support you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Toyota Prius 2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Toyota Prius 2.
Muffled exhaust noise Toyota Prius 2
Exhaust pipe with holes Toyota Prius 2
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 time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Toyota Prius 2, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual explanation. In order to verify this, position someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them identify 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 Toyota Prius 2
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Toyota Prius 2 is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Toyota Prius 2 to define the issue place, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider taking a look at this article which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Toyota Prius 2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Toyota Prius 2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Toyota Prius 2
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type of, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be broken. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To make sure, go under your Toyota Prius 2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define 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 swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Toyota Prius 2, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Toyota Prius 2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Toyota Prius 2 may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. In fact, over time, 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 behaves. 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 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.
