It is never pleasant to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. So, what if you discover an exhaust noise that continues on your Jeep Patriot? It is highly possible that this is a minimal trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some checks. Our team has written this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Jeep Patriot and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Jeep Patriot.
Muffled exhaust noise Jeep Patriot
Exhaust pipe with holes Jeep Patriot
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Jeep Patriot, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. To be able to verify this, position somebody under the running motor car and accelerate to help them determine the origin of the hole. Once determined, 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 Jeep Patriot
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Jeep Patriot is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and induce 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 Patriot to define the trouble 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 having a look at this content page which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Jeep Patriot.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Jeep Patriot
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Jeep Patriot
If, alternatively, you are subject to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type 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 sure, go under your Jeep Patriot, 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 Patriot, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Jeep Patriot : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Jeep Patriot may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over time, 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 responds. 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.
