High-performance. That’s why many people love their Corvettes. This amazing sports car has made history for decades, and we admit it here at RB Auto Service, we love servicing and repairing Corvettes. Part of what gives your dream car its power is the exhaust system. As the engine generates combustion, the exhaust system removes the burnt gases, and this directly affects the efficiency of your Corvette’s motor. Here are signs that you have Corvette exhaust system problems.
Acceleration Loss
You know how much get-up-and-go your Corvette has when you step on the gas pedal. If you notice a lag or an acceleration loss, your ‘Vette may have exhaust system problems. If the exhaust system is leaking or failing to remove gases out of the combustion chamber, your combustion suffers, and this causes a loss of acceleration power and a general power loss. Your ‘Vette may seem sluggish all the time.
Exhaust Pipe Damage
One visible sign of exhaust system problems is a damaged tailpipe. Most Corvettes ride low, and it’s easy to hit the tailpipe on road debris, driveways, or other road hazards. Your tailpipe may end up dented, have a hole in it, or even be left hanging from its mount. Take a brief moment every month to get down on your hands and knees and look at your Corvette’s tailpipe or tailpipes to make sure they are okay.
Gas-Guzzling
With power loss comes gas-guzzling. It may seem as if that does not make sense, but the harder your engine has to work to generate power the more gas it uses. If the combustion chamber is clogged with exhaust, your engine will struggle to perform. The more you demand of it the more gasoline it will burn. Fixing the exhaust system problem will restore your Corvette’s fuel economy.
Gas Smells
Smelling gasoline inside your car is not only dangerous but also a sign of a clogged exhaust system. It’s important that you pull your Corvette over and find a safe place to park it. Cut the engine and call for a tow truck. If you keep driving while you smell gasoline, you not only run the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning but your engine could burn the excess gas and start a fire.
Hot Odors
It’s particularly important to pull over and cut the engine if you smell burning smells, as well. The exhaust manifold is the first part that deals with the combustion chamber’s exhaust. It endures tremendous pressure and heat as well as burns any exhaust gases that have not been burned. An exhaust manifold leak will make your engine too hot and melt other engine parts.
Noisy Engine
Finally, you want your Corvette to sound lean and mean but too much engine noise means you’ve got a muffler problem. Even worse, if you get pulled over you, might also have a moving violation problem. Your muffler can get a hole in it or it could be ripped off your Corvette if you fly over a speed bump or other road hazard too quickly. Have any odd or loud engine noises inspected right away.
We’ve got your Corvette covered here at RB Auto Service in Pinellas Park, FL. Call us today to schedule an appointment if your ‘Vette’s exhaust system is having problems.