How to know if your muffler needs repair or replacement

You've seen this scene before: you're standing at a red light and a car pulls up next to you and the engine roars. You think to yourself, “Damn, that muffler needs to be replaced!” Perhaps the car that pulled up to the light was you. Don't beat yourself up, it can be difficult to understand and recognize when you need to repair or replace your muffler. In this blog, we will discuss some strategies for recognizing when your muffler needs to be repaired or replaced.

How to know if your muffler needs repair or replacement

While this list is not exhaustive, here are a few signs that you may need a muffler repair or replacement:

Loud noises

The whole premise of having a muffler is to muffle the loud noise that the engine naturally makes. If your muffler has a problem that requires it to be repaired or replaced, you will most likely hear about it. The sounds can be excessive engine noise that wasn't there before, or hissing and rattling. If you hear these sounds, you need to check the muffler as soon as possible.

Fallen Silencer

Physically inspecting your muffler is an important step when trying to determine if there is a problem with it. If possible, get down on your hands and knees to see if it has any physical damage. Cracks, dents and other damage are not normal. You will also want to know what position it should be in. Google can help you determine which position is normal and which is a dropped muffler.

Rough idle

Finally, if your engine idles strangely, "rougher" than before, it might be time to repair or replace your muffler. It can also show up as poor performance, especially performance that degrades over time. If your gas mileage, acceleration ability, or other performance parameters are significantly reduced, your muffler may play a role.

An effective silencer can help

With over 15 years of experience, Performance Muffler is the premier full-service exhaust systems store serving both Phoenix and the regions. We offer a wide range of services to suit your needs, including exhaust repair and replacement, muffler repair and replacement, manifold repair and replacement, diesel exhaust repair and catalytic converter support. We pride ourselves on doing great work at prices you can afford, all with service that makes you feel good. We will be happy to give you a free estimate for any work you would like to do, including muffler repair and replacement.  

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If you're ready to take the next step to muffler repair or replacement, call us today at () 323-5989. We would like to discuss your options and look forward to having the opportunity to serve you soon.