It is rarely pleasant to find out a sound you don’t know about, and which results from your car. Thus, what if you detect an exhaust noise that continues on your Toyota FJ Cruiser? It is highly probable that this is a small issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some investigations. Our team has produced this to support you fix it. First, we will look at the possible causes if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Toyota FJ Cruiser and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Muffled exhaust noise Toyota FJ Cruiser
Exhaust pipe with holes Toyota FJ Cruiser
Having a muffled sound from its exhaust is not insignificant and can cause 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser, it is possible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most typical reason. In order to verify this, position a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them recognize the origin 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Toyota FJ Cruiser is to have a part of the exhaust device that has dislocated resulting from vibrations for example. Indeed some junctions of the different parts of the pot can loosen with time and cause 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser to establish the issue region, and tighten or change the bolts. If you hear a muffled sound but after checking it doesn’t seem to come from the pot itself, consider having a look at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Toyota FJ Cruiser
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Toyota FJ Cruiser
If, alternatively, you are exposed to an exhaust sound that is more of a metallic type, it is possible that one or more parts of your exhaust may be broken. Indeed, it is plausible that either your baffles, the catalyst or the silencer are the cause of this noise. To confirm, go under your Toyota FJ Cruiser, 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 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your auto mechanic.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Toyota FJ Cruiser : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Toyota FJ Cruiser may be linked to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, after some time, vibrations, the pot fasteners on the vehicle 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 reacts. 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 replaced.
