Everything You Need To Know About An Exhaust Manifold Leak

Your car's exhaust system, and all of the various parts, including the exhaust manifold, are important to keeping your car on the road. Without a properly functioning exhaust system, you could notice a lack of acceleration power, reduced fuel economy, or even annoying sounds and smells.

In order to provide your car with enough power to move, your car burns fuel. During this process, toxic gases are released into the air outside your vehicle after going through a few additional steps to make them safer for the environment.

What Is An Exhaust Manifold?

It is the job of your car's exhaust system to deal with these gases. Typically they will cool them down to a safe temperate and clean them. Once they are ready to be released, the exhaust system will push the gas out of your exhaust pipe.

Since your exhaust system has a huge task at hand, there are a lot of different parts, including the manifolds, catalytic converter, heat shields, joints, tailpipe, flexible unions, mufflers, and more.

All these parts need routine maintenance because they endure harsh conditions, such as high temperatures, and are prone to becoming worn-out a lot faster than other car parts. The exhaust manifolds are typically made out of cast iron or stamped steel to help them withstand extreme temperatures.

If there is a leak in your exhaust system, dangerous and toxic gases could potentially leak into the cabin of your vehicle rather than being dispersed outside the vehicle. Not only will this put your health at risk, but you might find that your car isn't running at its best and discover other problematic symptoms.

Signs My Exhaust Manifold Is Failing

If there is a leak in your exhaust manifold, you will certainly notice some of the signs. Check out our list of the most common symptoms of a leaking exhaust manifold and compare them to the symptoms you have seen in your own vehicle.

• Abnormal Noises
  If your engine is louder than normal, it could be a sign that your exhaust manifold has a leak. When there is a leak, un-muffled gas could escape from the exhaust system, causing the engine to sound louder or noisier than usual.
• Poor Fuel Economy
  A leak in the exhaust manifold can reduce your vehicle's fuel efficiency. If you notice you need to take more trips to the gas station than you used to, you might need to have your exhaust manifold checked out by a professional.
• Strange Smells
  If there is a leak or crack in your exhaust manifold, the gases could be escaping into the outside air before it has been transformed into a less toxic gas. As a result, you might notice a strange smell coming from under your hood.
• Lack Of Acceleration Power
  Leaks can also cause a lack of engine power. If your car isn't accelerating as it used to, don't ignore it! This symptom can be mild at first, but if you put off your exhaust manifold replacement service for too long, it could worsen.
• Check Engine Light Turns On
  Sometimes a leak in your exhaust system will cause the sensors in your car to think there is a problem with your engine. If this happens, your check engine light will turn on.

If you notice your car is showing these symptoms and you think your exhaust manifold is leaking, book an appointment with a qualified professional today!

Mobile Exhaust Manifold Repair And Replacement

If you are looking for a qualified technician or mobile mechanic to repair your exhaust manifold, give Wrench a try! We have hundreds of ASE-certified mobile technicians all over the US, waiting to get your car back on the road.

All you have to do is book your appointment and let us know what your car needs. Then you will pick any date and location to ensure that our services will fit easily into your schedule. In no time, our technician will be at your door, ready to repair your exhaust manifold in just a few minutes.

If you live in Phoenix, Los Angeles, Seattle, Nashville, St. Louis, Miami, Salt Lake City, Houston, or elsewhere, you can utilize Wrench's convenient auto repair and maintenance services.

While we can provide mobile exhaust manifold replacements, that's not all! We offer many auto repair and maintenance services, from oil changes to catalytic converter replacements or even a battery replacement!

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Book A Mobile Exhaust Manifold Replacement

To book an appointment with our skilled mobile technicians today, visit the homepage of our website or download our mobile app. You will sign in to your existing Wrench account and select the vehicle that needs an exhaust manifold replacement or book an appointment as a guest. Either way, we will gather some additional information about your vehicle and its needs and provide you with an upfront quote.

The first thing we will need to know is what type of vehicle you have. If you already have a Wrench account and the vehicle that needs an exhaust manifold repair is attached to your account, you will be able to skip this step as we will already have your vehicle's information on file. If you are new, we will need to know the year, make, and model of your vehicle, as well as the VIN and license plate number.

This information will help us better prepare for your auto repair and maintenance services as we will ensure we bring the proper parts for your make and model.

Then we will need to know what services you need. If you would like to book an exhaust manifold replacement and nothing else, you can do that. However, if you are also in need of some routine maintenance services such as a tire rotation or an oil change, you can request our technician perform a variety of services.

Once we have all the information we need, we will calculate a personalized quote for your services. You will always receive a quote, with both a time and cost estimate, upfront. We believe in the power of knowledge, so we will give you all the information you need to make the best decisions for you.

When you decide to accept our quote and move forward with the booking process, you will be able to pick a date, time, and location that works best for you. That means you can get an exhaust manifold replacement at your home, office, or even in the parking lot of your local shopping mall! Just book an appointment with Wrench today, and we will get your exhaust manifold repaired and ready for the road.