How to Check a Muffler

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How to Know When a Muffler Is Broken More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Bart Vermeiren | permalink
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A muffler is an important component of an engine's exhaust system. The muffler is found near the back of a vehicle, and its purpose is to reduce the noise produced from the exhaust process. It also directs the exhaust gases safely out the...
Tags: WikiHow, Know When a Muffler Is Broken, wiki, how to articles, how to instructions, DIY, tips, howto, learn, how do I

For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Know-When-a-Muffler-Is-Broken ^[1]

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Signs of Problems with Your Car's Muffler More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by cpdowell | permalink
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An exhaust leak and other car exhaust repairs are costly. But there are signs that may indicate your muffler or exhaust system needs to be inspected.
For further reading: http://www.angieslist.com/articles/signs-problems-your-cars-muffler.htm ^[2]

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Exhaust Backpressure Checks are Essential | VehicleServicePros.com More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Stewart Spalding | permalink
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Troubleshooting exhaust backpressure issues.
Tags: Diagnostics/Repair Info, Diagnostic Pulse, Dave Cappert, Exhaust Repair Tools, Emissions Systems Tools

For further reading: http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/article/10334376/exhaust-backpressure-checks-are-essential ^[3]

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Find an exhaust leak without burning your hands! More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by James Mallory | permalink
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I have had an exhaust leak on my trusty Skoda for a while, I can hear it coming from miles away! My problem was that to find the leak with the engin...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-an-exhaust-leak-without-burning-your-hands/ ^[4]

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1. http://www.wikihow.com/Know-When-a-Muffler-Is-Broken

2. http://www.angieslist.com/articles/signs-problems-your-cars-muffler.htm

3. http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/article/10334376/exhaust-backpressure-checks-are-essential

4. http://www.instructables.com/id/Find-an-exhaust-leak-without-burning-your-hands/