It is never pleasing to notice a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. Thus, what if you identify an exhaust noise that continues on your Tesla Model S? It is highly possible that this is a small trouble, however, before being sure, it is better to execute some checks. Our team has created this to help you fix it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Tesla Model S and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Tesla Model S.
Muffled exhaust noise Tesla Model S
Exhaust pipe with holes Tesla Model S
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause over-consumption, or a malfunction of the engine unit, which could finally become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Tesla Model S, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most common explanation. To be able to confirm this, situate somebody under the running motor car and accelerate to help them recognize the source of the hole. Once identified, 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 Tesla Model S
The other possibility of being confronted with a muffled exhaust noise on Tesla Model S 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 purpose. These fumes will then generate a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Tesla Model S to discern the trouble region, and tighten or swap the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after examining it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about taking a look at this content which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Tesla Model S.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Tesla Model S
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Tesla Model S
If, on the other hand, you are subject 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 possible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To be sure, go under your Tesla Model S, 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 Tesla Model S, you will either have to find a second hand one and do it yourself, or go to your technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Tesla Model S : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Tesla Model S 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 responds. 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 swapped.