It is rarely pleasing to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you find an exhaust noise that remains on your Renault Latitude? It is highly probable that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some verifications. Our team has written this to help you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Renault Latitude and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Renault Latitude.
Muffled exhaust noise Renault Latitude
Exhaust pipe with holes Renault Latitude
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 time become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Renault Latitude, it is plausible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual reason. In order to verify this, locate somebody under the running motor car and accelerate to help them find 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 Renault Latitude
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Renault Latitude is to have a part of the exhaust system that has dislocated caused by vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen along with time and induce 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 Renault Latitude to identify the problem place, 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, consider having a look at this content which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Renault Latitude.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Renault Latitude
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Renault Latitude
If, on the other hand, 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 weakened. Indeed, it is possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the induce of this noise. To be sure, go under your Renault Latitude, 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 changing it, as well as the silencer. In this case, to stop the exhaust noise on your Renault Latitude, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Renault Latitude : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Renault Latitude may be related 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 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 motor, 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.
