Kinetech Motor Werkes can help if your European automobile has an exhaust manifold that has cracked. Granted, this is a rare occurrence. It usually only happens if the engine has been overheating significantly. This being said, the following problems are signs that the exhaust manifold is cracked and needs to be replaced as soon as possible.
Reduced Performance
The engine in your European beauty is going to suffer if the exhaust manifold is leaking. The engine will fill with exhaust gases and start to sputter and lag. Unfortunately, the gases interfere with the engine’s ability to produce combustion. As such, the engine’s performance will be reduced.
Reduced Fuel Efficiency
Unfortunately, this reduction in engine performance is also going to reduce your European automobile’s fuel efficiency. Whether you drive a BMW or a Volkswagen, the vehicle will not get the miles per gallon that it normally gets. Consequently, you will have to fill the tank more often to keep it full.
Strong Burning Odors
Another sign that the exhaust manifold is leaking is an overheating engine with strong burning odors coming from it. The exhaust gases are excessively hot, so they will overheat the engine as they fill it. They will also melt auto parts that are made from materials that cannot stand up to the heat.
Strong Exhaust Odors
You may also start to smell the exhaust inside your European automobile. When this happens, we recommend that you pull over and have your vehicle towed to our shop. You do not want to drive if you are inhaling the vehicle’s exhaust. The exhaust can enter the cabin through the ventilation system.
Strange Start-Up Sounds
Another thing that will happen if you have a leaking exhaust manifold is the engine will make strange noises when you start your European automobile. For example, you may hear the engine tapping. You may also hear it hissing. These are the noises that a leaking exhaust manifold will make.
Check Engine Warning
Finally, the European automobile is going to end up with a check engine warning on the dashboard because of the problems listed above. The engine control unit will turn on the check engine light because it cannot repair the leaking exhaust manifold.
We can, however, so call Kinetech Motor Werkes in Indian Trail, NC, today. We will inspect the exhaust manifold and the exhaust manifold gasket to determine where the leak is coming from and replace the leaking part.
