It is never 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 continues on your Peugeot 306? It is highly possible that this is a minimal problem, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some inspections. Our team has made this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Peugeot 306 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Peugeot 306.
Muffled exhaust noise Peugeot 306
Exhaust pipe with holes Peugeot 306
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Peugeot 306, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical cause. To be able to confirm this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor car and accelerate to help them identify the starting point 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 Peugeot 306
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Peugeot 306 is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated due to vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after a while and induce an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then produce a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Peugeot 306 to discover the problem area, and tighten or replace 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 content which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Peugeot 306.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Peugeot 306
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Peugeot 306
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is plausible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be broken. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To make sure, go under your Peugeot 306, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discover 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Peugeot 306, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Peugeot 306 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Peugeot 306 may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, over the years, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the car chassis can come off. In this case, you need to verify, 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 verify 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.
