It is never pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you detect an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Seat Ateca? It is highly possible that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some checks. Our team has made this to support you resolve it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Seat Ateca and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Seat Ateca.
Muffled exhaust noise Seat Ateca
Exhaust pipe with holes Seat Ateca
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end up in 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 Seat Ateca, it is possible that it is due to a crack in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical reason. In order to validate this, position somebody under the running motor car and accelerate to help them find 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 Seat Ateca
The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Seat Ateca 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 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 Seat Ateca to identify the issue location, 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, consider taking a look at this article which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Seat Ateca.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Seat Ateca
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Seat Ateca
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 destroyed. Indeed, it is conceivable that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To make sure, go under your Seat Ateca, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to identify 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 Seat Ateca, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Seat Ateca : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Seat Ateca may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your car. Indeed, after some time, 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 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 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.
