It is rarely pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. So, what if you notice an exhaust noise that continues on your Audi Q5? It is highly possible that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish 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 Audi Q5 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Audi Q5.
Muffled exhaust noise Audi Q5
Exhaust pipe with holes Audi Q5
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Audi Q5, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical explanation. To be able to confirm this, locate someone under the running motor car and accelerate to help them discover 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 swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Audi Q5
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Audi Q5 is to have a part of the exhaust device 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 cause 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 Audi Q5 to define the issue region, and tighten or replace 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 document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Audi Q5.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Audi Q5
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Audi Q5
If, on the other hand, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be damaged. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To be sure, go under your Audi Q5, 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 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 Audi Q5, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Audi Q5 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Audi Q5 may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. In fact, as time passes, 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 motor, 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 swapped.
