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PUP YOURSELF in this scenario:
you hit a bump and your muffler
. fatlh of f. The clatter and bang of

‘ the fallen debris vets unwanted at-

* : tention from surrounding pedes-
trans and drivers, especially the
person behind you whose car took

kt your apuffler right in othe left
headlight and grille,

: Now the roar of your engine's
unsilenced exhaist draw, more at-
tention to your plight.

a Annoying, embarrassing and ex-
pensive, this kind of incident can
be avoided with a few preventive
measures.

According to the Car Care
Council) of the Automotive In-

ia dustries Association, che loss of a

muffler, and sometimes the pipes

that go with it, usually ix due to a

broken support (or  “*hanger’’)

that secures the system to the

frame of your car. These flexible

ae brackets are vulnerable to damage
from elements, fying stones and
engine vibrations.

‘ The rattling and banying of an
eshaust pipe against the
underneath of your car is the first
sign that one has broken. That's

; , your warning to have necessary

parts replaced.

Frequently the mufflers that fall
by the side of the road are
perfectly good. [t's the inexpen-
sive brackets that need to be
replaced. The exhaust system
should be inspected whenever the
ear is on a lift for oif change and
: lubrication services.

In between times, check for
potential trouble by reaching
down and shaking the tail pipe
(when it’s cool!) to note unusual

ee looseness Ov contact with the car's

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body. When in doubt, have your NEWS photo Cindy Goodman
mechanic check it out for you. ROD TAYLOR of Taylormotive checks the exhaust system on a ae ery a y 4 c 4
' Another, more commen, warn. Chevrolet Monte Carlo. A ki 2, ‘ inode
: ing noise comes from a leaking — stages, a faint ‘‘pfft...pfft...ptt’ Because of their carbon monox-

exhaust system. This can be the from a small hole. The sooner you ide content, colorless, odorless
familiar rumble or roar of a replace defective exhaust parts the exhaust fumes seeping into a clos-
; blown muffler, or, in it carly — better. ed car are lethal.

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