It is rarely pleasant to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. So, what if you identify an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Opel Mokka X? It is highly possible that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to accomplish some inspections. Our team has written this to help you solve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Opel Mokka X and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Opel Mokka X.
Muffled exhaust noise Opel Mokka X
Exhaust pipe with holes Opel Mokka X
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Opel Mokka X, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical reason. To be able to validate this, situate somebody under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them discover the origin 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 swapped.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Opel Mokka X
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Opel Mokka X is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over time and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this goal. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Opel Mokka X to determine the issue location, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining 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 Opel Mokka X.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Opel Mokka X
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Opel Mokka X
If, on the other hand, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic sort of, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be damaged. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the reason of this noise. To confirm, go under your Opel Mokka X, 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Opel Mokka X, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Opel Mokka X : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Opel Mokka X may be related to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. In fact, over 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 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 swapped.
