Hole in muffler

A hole in the muffler will distort the noise dampening effect, causing a exhaust noises to be abnormally loud.

Table of Contents

• 1. Symptoms
  • 1.1 Loud Muffler
• 2. Causes
  • 2.1 Rust or Corrosion Damage

Symptoms

Loud Muffler

The muffler is designed to reduce the sound waves of the explosions in the engine. With a method for the sound waves to escape, the engine sounds can be more readily heard.

Causes

Rust or Corrosion Damage

Rust can contaminate the muffler and slowly eat away at the metal, leaving a hole.