It is never pleasant to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. So, what if you spot an exhaust noise that persists on your Nissan Qashqai 2? It is highly probable that this is a minor trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some inspections. Our team has produced this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Nissan Qashqai 2 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Nissan Qashqai 2.
Muffled exhaust noise Nissan Qashqai 2
Exhaust pipe with holes Nissan Qashqai 2
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Nissan Qashqai 2, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical explanation. To be able to validate this, situate someone under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them determine the source of the hole. Once identified, 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 Nissan Qashqai 2
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Nissan Qashqai 2 is to have a part of the exhaust unit that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and generate 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 Nissan Qashqai 2 to identify the trouble region, 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 having a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Nissan Qashqai 2.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Nissan Qashqai 2
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Nissan Qashqai 2
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, 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 induce of this noise. To be certain, go under your Nissan Qashqai 2, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 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 Nissan Qashqai 2, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Nissan Qashqai 2 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Nissan Qashqai 2 may be in connection with 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 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.
