Restricted Exhaust Gasoline Engine
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Inspect the exhaust tubing for kinks. Is the exhaust tubing kinked? | -- | ||||
2 | Repair the kinks in the exhaust system or replace the exhaust tubing. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | System OK | |||
3 | Inspect for restrictions within the muffler. Refer to Restricted Exhaust System Check in Engine Controls. Are there any restrictions within the muffler? | -- | ||||
4 | Remove the muffler and examine the muffler. If the muffler is damaged and cannot be repaired, replace the muffler. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | System OK | |||
5 | Inspect the end of the tailpipe for any obstructions. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | System OK | |||
6 | Remove the obstruction from the end of the tailpipe. If the end of the tailpipe is crimped, straighten the outlet. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | System OK | |||
7 | Inspect the catalytic converter for restrictions that may have occurred as a result of engine malfunction. Refer to the following procedures:
Is the catalytic converter restricted? | -- | System OK | |||
8 | If the catalytic converter is damaged and cannot be repaired, replace the catalytic converter. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | -- | System OK |
Restricted Exhaust Diesel Engine
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Inspect the exhaust tubing for kinks. Is the exhaust tubing kinked? | -- | ||||||||
2 | Repair the kinks in the exhaust system or replace the exhaust tubing. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | System OK | |||||||
3 | Inspect for restrictions within the muffler. Refer to the following procedures:
Are there any restrictions within the muffler? | -- | ||||||||
4 | Remove the muffler and examine the muffler. If the muffler is damaged and cannot be repaired, replace the muffler. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | System OK | |||||||
5 | Inspect the end of the tailpipe for any obstructions. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | System OK | |||||||
6 | Remove the obstruction from the end of the tailpipe. If the end of the tailpipe is crimped, straighten the outlet. Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | System OK | |||||||
7 | Inspect the catalytic converter for restrictions that may have occurred as a result of engine malfunction. Refer to Restricted Exhaust System Check in Engine Controls. Is the catalytic converter restricted? | -- | -- | |||||||
8 |
Is the exhaust system restricted? | -- | -- | System OK |
