It is never pleasing to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. Thus, what if you find an exhaust noise that continues on your Nissan X-trail? It is highly probable that this is a minimal problem, however, before being sure, it is better to operate some verifications. Our team has produced this to help you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Nissan X-trail and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Nissan X-trail.
Muffled exhaust noise Nissan X-trail
Exhaust pipe with holes Nissan X-trail
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 in time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Nissan X-trail, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual cause. In order to confirm this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them discover the origin 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 changed.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Nissan X-trail
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Nissan X-trail 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 a while and generate an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Nissan X-trail to discern the problem place, and tighten or swap 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 document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Nissan X-trail.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Nissan X-trail
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Nissan X-trail
If, alternatively, you are subject 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 cause of this noise. To make sure, go under your Nissan X-trail, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discern 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 swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Nissan X-trail, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Nissan X-trail : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Nissan X-trail may be related to 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 examine, 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 unit, the more fixed it should be. Visually examine 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 changed.
