Muffler Mount So I hear a clunk, power steering goes, and warning lights come on..?
but the car keeps running. When I first heard the clunk, I thought my muffler may have fallen, so I pulled over and stopped the car. That's when the battery, temperature, and fluid warning lights came on. I didn't see anything hanging under the car and it was still running, so I put on the hazard lights and drove home. After I shut off the engine and took out the key, I could still hear something running. I opened the hood, but couldn't tell what it was -- maybe a fan. It finally stopped after 10 minutes. The only thing I can think it might be is an engine mounting bracket (in which case, I'm screwed).
I checked my accessory belt and all my fluid levels this morning. The belt seems loose but intact, however, the coolant tank was empty.
i think it was the cooling fan on it,basically the belt may have broken and you have run the car hot,if i was you i wouldn't drive it no more ,have someone check it out real good,there's a good possibility that it could have done some engine damage to it,that would make all the lights come on and also cause it to do like this,you really need to have it checked out real good,good luck with it.
When a car starts once the key turns the ignition, several processes happen all at once. It is not only the engine that comes to life, but other parts and systems start its work at once, too. But if one has ever heard of a car engine running without a muffler, one will notice the huge difference a muffler can make to the noise level. Inside a muffler, one will find a deceptively simple set of tubes with some holes in them. These tubes and chambers are actually as finely tuned as a musical instrument. They are designed to reflect the sound waves produced by the engine in such a way that they partially cancel themselves out. Thus, one important part that is responsible for the smooth and silent hum of a Saturn, is the Saturn Muffler.
The Saturn Muffler consists of a set of tubes. The exhaust gases and the sound waves enter through the center tube. They bounce off the back wall of the Saturn Muffler and are reflected through a hole into the main body of the Saturn Muffler. They pass through a set of holes into another chamber, where they turn and go out the last pipe, therefore leaving the Saturn Muffler. Also known as a Silencer, the muffler is installed along the exhaust pipe of the engine. It is a common piece of equipment in vehicles. One may easily spot it slung under the rear of any vehicle. However, many diesel-powered semi trucks have large mufflers mounted vertically behind the cab.
When one's muffler is in poor condition already, then one must have them replaced immediately. For some drivers, engine noise may not be such a huge issue, but for others, it measures the performance and efficiency of the car. Saturn cars are known and appreciated for their great performing engine, which incidentally does not make noise because of the efficient Saturn mufflers. Despite the company's young age of early twenties, it has proved its mark in the car industry as a great provider of car parts, and innovative car technology.
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Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.
have you considered using electric fans, similar to what is on your radiator to pull the air through?.. I always use electric fans on my FI vehicles with intercoolers and they do a fine job
good job on the truck, i'd still rather have my 5.3l zq8 colorado though
have you considered using electric fans, similar to what is on your radiator to pull the air through?.. I always use electric fans on my FI vehicles with intercoolers and they do a fine job
good job on the truck, i'd still rather have my 5.3l zq8 colorado though
December 14th, 2010 @ 5:10 am
have you considered using electric fans, similar to what is on your radiator to pull the air through?.. I always use electric fans on my FI vehicles with intercoolers and they do a fine job
good job on the truck, i'd still rather have my 5.3l zq8 colorado though
March 13th, 2011 @ 9:09 pm
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May 16th, 2011 @ 10:32 pm
have you considered using electric fans, similar to what is on your radiator to pull the air through?.. I always use electric fans on my FI vehicles with intercoolers and they do a fine job
good job on the truck, i'd still rather have my 5.3l zq8 colorado though