It is rarely pleasing to listen to a sound you don’t know about, and which comes from your car. Thus, what if you identify an exhaust noise that continues on your PORSCHE PANAMERA? It is highly probable that this is a minimal problem, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some verifications. 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 PORSCHE PANAMERA and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your PORSCHE PANAMERA.
Muffled exhaust noise PORSCHE PANAMERA
Exhaust pipe with holes PORSCHE PANAMERA
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can lead to over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your PORSCHE PANAMERA, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common cause. To be able to validate this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them identify 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 replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe PORSCHE PANAMERA
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on PORSCHE PANAMERA is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated because of vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen over 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 PORSCHE PANAMERA to discern the problem location, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this article which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on PORSCHE PANAMERA.
Metal rattling exhaust sound PORSCHE PANAMERA
Damaged exhaust muffler noise PORSCHE PANAMERA
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 injured. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To be certain, go under your PORSCHE PANAMERA, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to discern 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 swapping it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your PORSCHE PANAMERA, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise PORSCHE PANAMERA : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your PORSCHE PANAMERA may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. In fact, over the years, 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 behaves. 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 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 replaced.
