You can count on Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair for all of your truck’s service and repair needs, including the exhaust system. The exhaust system should be inspected twice a year to make sure that there is nothing wrong with it. We are going to list the signs that your truck’s exhaust system is bad below. Give us a call right away if you are having any of the following problems.
Burning Plastic/Rubber Odors
If you can smell burning plastic or rubber coming from the engine, the exhaust manifold gasket has sprung a leak. The gasket can get cracked if your truck has been overheating or if the gasket is too old. When the gasket cracks, scorching exhaust escapes from the exhaust system and melts nearby parts. Anything made of plastic or rubber is susceptible to melting.
Fuel Odors
Another thing you might smell if your truck’s exhaust system is going bad is diesel fuel or gasoline odors inside the truck’s cab. It’s important that you avoid driving your truck if you can smell the diesel fuel or gasoline because there’s a strong possibility that you are inhaling carbon monoxide.
Performance/Power Loss
If your truck’s exhaust system is clogged or leaking, you’re going to experience power and performance losses. Your truck will not have its normal get-up-and-go, it will struggle to accelerate, and it will struggle to sustain power. This is because the engine is filled with exhaust gases that are affecting the combustion in the combustion chamber.
Reduction in Fuel Efficiency
Consequently, because the truck is struggling to run, you will also notice a reduction in the truck’s fuel efficiency. This is because the truck will burn more diesel fuel or gasoline in its effort to produce power. Until you have the exhaust system repaired, you are going to head to the service station more often.
Too Much Engine Noise
A problem with the exhaust system, specifically the muffler, can cause the engine to make too much noise. When this happens, your truck will be unbearably loud. This is a sign that there is a hole in the muffler or that the muffler is damaged in some other way.
Visible Damage to the Tailpipe
Speaking of damage, inspecting your truck’s tailpipe regularly is a good idea to ensure it is not damaged. If the tailpipe is hanging too low, is dented, or has holes in it, it’s time to replace it.
Stop by Midlane Truck & Trailer Repair in Eugene, OR, today if it has been over six months since you’ve had your truck’s exhaust system inspected.