It is never pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you find an exhaust noise that continues on your Mitsubishi L200? It is highly probable that this is a minimal trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some checks. Our team has created this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Mitsubishi L200 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Mitsubishi L200.
Muffled exhaust noise Mitsubishi L200
Exhaust pipe with holes Mitsubishi L200
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up 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 Mitsubishi L200, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual explanation. In order to validate this, position someone under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them find the source of the hole. Once discovered, 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 Mitsubishi L200
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Mitsubishi L200 is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated as a consequence of 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 Mitsubishi L200 to determine the trouble location, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after verifying it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about having a look at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Mitsubishi L200.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Mitsubishi L200
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Mitsubishi L200
If, alternatively, you are exposed 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 induce of this noise. To make sure, go under your Mitsubishi L200, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to determine 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 Mitsubishi L200, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Mitsubishi L200 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Mitsubishi L200 may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile 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 reacts. 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 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 swapped.
