Your ears and nose can alert you to some exhaust leaks, but they may not be able to detect all leaks, including ones that could allow carbon monoxide inside your vehicle, which can be hazardous to your health. A hands-on inspection at a repair shop is the best way to determine if you have a leaky exhaust.
A loud, or hissing, exhaust is a good indicator of leaks, but noise from the engine, your tires or from your surroundings while you're driving may cover up the exhaust noise. Likewise, though you can smell gasoline and some exhaust aromas, carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless byproduct of combustion, and it is potentially fatal.
Symptoms caused by carbon monoxide after more than a few minutes of exposure include headaches, dizziness, drowsiness and nausea.
A loud, or hissing, exhaust is a good indicator of leaks, but noise from the engine, your tires or from your surroundings while you're driving may cover up the exhaust noise. Likewise, though you can smell gasoline and some exhaust aromas, carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless byproduct of combustion, and it is potentially fatal.
Symptoms caused by carbon monoxide after more than a few minutes of exposure include headaches, dizziness, drowsiness and nausea.
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