It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. Thus, what if you notice an exhaust noise that remains on your Mercedes Benz GLK? It is highly probable that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some inspections. Our team has produced this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Mercedes Benz GLK and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Mercedes Benz GLK.
Muffled exhaust noise Mercedes Benz GLK
Exhaust pipe with holes Mercedes Benz GLK
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could eventually become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Mercedes Benz GLK, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual explanation. In order to verify this, situate somebody under the running motor vehicle 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 Mercedes Benz GLK
The other possibility of being the subject of a muffled exhaust noise on Mercedes Benz GLK is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated caused by 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 goal. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Mercedes Benz GLK to determine the problem place, and tighten or replace 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 Mercedes Benz GLK.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Mercedes Benz GLK
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Mercedes Benz GLK
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 weakened. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To confirm, go under your Mercedes Benz GLK, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 Mercedes Benz GLK, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Mercedes Benz GLK : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Mercedes Benz GLK may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle 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 unit, 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.
