It is never pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. Thus, what if you find an exhaust noise that continues on your Audi Q8? It is highly possible that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some inspections. Our team has made this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Audi Q8 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Audi Q8.
Muffled exhaust noise Audi Q8
Exhaust pipe with holes Audi Q8
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Audi Q8, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical reason. In order to confirm this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them discover the starting point of the hole. Once located, if it is not too large you can cold seal it with specific metallic mastic type legs. Otherwise, the section will have to be changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Audi Q8
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Audi Q8 is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after some 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 Q8 to identify 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 document which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Audi Q8.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Audi Q8
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Audi Q8
If, on the other hand, 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 conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To make sure, go under your Audi Q8, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 Audi Q8, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Audi Q8 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Audi Q8 may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, over the years, 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 responds. 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 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 changed.
