Exhaust Leak
An exhaust leak is a hole or loose joint that lets exhaust escape before the tailpipe.
What is Exhaust Leak?
It often sounds like ticking or puffing. It can affect oxygen sensor readings. It can let fumes into the cabin. A leak before the oxygen sensor can draw in air and make the engine run rich because the sensor sees false oxygen.
How it works
Gases escape through the gap.
Why it matters for your car
Carbon monoxide is dangerous; repair leaks promptly. Leaks can fail emissions tests.
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