It is rarely pleasing to perceive a sound you don’t know about, and which will arrive from your car. So, what if you discover an exhaust noise that remains on your Tesla Model X? It is highly possible that this is a small problem, however, before being sure, it is better to carry out some investigations. 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 Tesla Model X and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Tesla Model X.exhaust-noise-tesla-model-x

Muffled exhaust noise Tesla Model X

Exhaust pipe with holes Tesla Model X

Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can end in over-consumption, or a malfunction of the car engine, which could in the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Tesla Model X, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most regular explanation. In order to validate this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor automobile and accelerate to help them identify the starting point 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 replaced.

Element dislocated exhaust pipe Tesla Model X

The other possibility of being suffering from a muffled exhaust noise on Tesla Model X is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated as a consequence of vibrations for example. In fact some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen after some 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 Tesla Model X to establish the problem place, and tighten or replace the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, think about having a look at this article which gives solutions gives solutions about rear end noises on Tesla Model X.

Metal rattling exhaust sound Tesla Model X

Damaged exhaust muffler noise Tesla Model X

If, on the other hand, 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 plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To make sure, go under your Tesla Model X, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to establish 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 Tesla Model X, you will either have to find a resale one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.

Metal rattling exhaust noise Tesla Model X : Silentblock, loose pot

Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Tesla Model X may be in connection with a poor attachment of your exhaust to your automobile. In fact, as time passes, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the automobile 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 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 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 replaced.