How to Quiet Excess Vibration From Car Exhaust Pipes

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Eliminate vibration from your exhaust system.

The exhaust system in your vehicle is attached at various points along the vehicle's frame. The system uses an assortment of clamps and hangers to support the exhaust components, as well as to isolate them from excessive vibration. A failure of any of the clamps or hangers will result in the movement of the exhaust system, which will be felt by the driver as vibration. This can often be heard as buzzing noise from underneath the car.

Things You'll Need

  • Jack
  • Jack stands
  • Wrench set
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Instructions

    • 1

      Lift the vehicle with the jack and place it on the jack stands.

    • 2

      Inspect the exhaust hangers and clamps. Look for any cracking or looseness.

    • 3

      Tighten any loose clamps or hangers by turning the mounting bolts clockwise with the wrench.

    • 4

      Replace any clamps or hangers that appear damaged in any way.

    • 5

      Raise the vehicle from the jack stands and remove them. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

Tips & Warnings

  • Buy only quality exhaust clamps and hangers. There is a wide variety of exhaust components, and it is worth paying more for a quality piece.

  • Do not get under the vehicle unless it is supported properly.

  • Do not touch hot exhaust components.

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