It is rarely pleasant to discover a sound you don’t know about, and which originates from your car. So, what if you discover an exhaust noise that is persistant on your Volvo S60? It is highly possible that this is a minor issue, however, before being sure, it is better to conduct some inspections. Our team has written this to help you solve it. First, we will look at the possible reasons if you have a muffled exhaust sound on your Volvo S60 and second, if you have a metallic rattling noise on your Volvo S60.
Muffled exhaust noise Volvo S60
Exhaust pipe with holes Volvo S60
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 the end become dirty, for example. If you have an exhaust noise on your Volvo S60, it is plausible that it is due to a hole in the exhaust pipe, this is the most usual reason. To be able to confirm this, locate a friend or relative under the running motor vehicle and accelerate to help them discover 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 replaced.
Element dislocated exhaust pipe Volvo S60
The other possibility of being subjected to a muffled exhaust noise on Volvo S60 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 after a while and cause an exhaust gas leak in places not intended for this purpose. These fumes will then create a loud noise. Same technique as above, we go under the Volvo S60 to define the issue area, 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, think about taking a look at this document which gives answers gives solutions about rear end noises on Volvo S60.
Metal rattling exhaust sound Volvo S60
Damaged exhaust muffler noise Volvo S60
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 broken. 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 Volvo S60, cold, and tap each of the previously stated parts with a hammer to define 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 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 Volvo S60, you will either have to find a used one and do it yourself, or go to your auto technician.
Metal rattling exhaust noise Volvo S60 : Silentblock, loose pot
Finally, a metallic exhaust noise on your Volvo S60 may be connected to a poor attachment of your exhaust to your vehicle. Indeed, over 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 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 replaced.
