It is rarely pleasing to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you detect an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Jeep Liberty? It is highly possible that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some inspections. Our team has produced this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Jeep Liberty and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Jeep Liberty.
Muffled exhaust noise Jeep Liberty
Exhaust pipe with holes Jeep Liberty
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in 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 Jeep Liberty, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most regular cause. In order to confirm this, locate somebody under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them locate the source 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 Jeep Liberty
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Jeep Liberty is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and cause 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 Jeep Liberty to define the problem region, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this content page which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Jeep Liberty.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Jeep Liberty
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Jeep Liberty
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 destroyed. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To make sure, go under your Jeep Liberty, 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 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 Jeep Liberty, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Jeep Liberty : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Jeep Liberty may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, over time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle 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, 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 replaced.
