3 Signs Your Chevy’s Exhaust System Needs Repair

 

The exhaust system is crucial for your Chevy, as it provides an exit for the combustion gases to reduce pressure in your engine. As the gases move through the system, they enter the catalytic converter, where they’re converted into less harmful gases before they exit the tailpipe. As your Chevy dealership, we want to give you a few signs you may need to visit us for an exhaust system repair very soon.

Stay Safe and Maintain Performance by Recognizing These Key Exhaust System Warning Signs

Gas Smell

The fuel tank and its delivery system are sealed to prevent air from entering and to maintain a constant pressure. If you smell fuel in your cabin when driving and haven’t recently visited a gas station, you could have an exhaust problem. These fumes are toxic and combustible, so you must contact us ASAP so we can investigate.

The gas smell is usually caused by a leak in the exhaust pipe section known as the exhaust manifold. This is the first section of the exhaust, and the place where the exhaust gases are dumped once combustion in an engine cylinder has been completed. Worn bolts or a hole created by a sharp object thrown up from the surface can damage this section, and the gases will leak into your cabin. We’ll repair or replace the damaged manifold to fix this issue.

Illuminated Check Engine Light

The check engine light comes on if a problem affects engine performance. All essential components and systems in your Chevy have sensors connected to them. Sensors receive instructions from your computer and relay information back to it so it can make decisions. In addition, sensors monitor their connected components and can detect the tiniest sign that something is wrong.

Damage to the exhaust, a blocked catalytic converter, or a leak are just a few of the issues that will be detected if they occur. The relevant sensor informs your computer, which logs the situation with an error code and activates the light to warn you that something is wrong. Our technicians will examine your engine and the exhaust, find and repair the problem.

Damaged Hangers

The exhaust system stretches from the engine to the tailpipe, and it’s connected to the frame by plastic or metal hangers strategically positioned along its length. The hangers secure the exhaust so it can’t move. Over time, damage or wear and tear can loosen or break one or more hangers, and the exhaust will move up and down as you drive, hitting against the frame.

You’ll hear a metallic banging sound, and the longer it continues, the more damage the exhaust will sustain. We’ll check your exhaust to ensure it’s in good condition and replace any broken hangers.

If you have an exhaust problem, contact us right away at Alan Webb Chevrolet in Vancouver, WA.

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